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| 2. Meanwhile, Evita Preciosa from Peru asked if there were any recent studies indicating the efficacy of Sugar/OLPC. I was quite pleased with these results, as reported by Hernán (apparently, a formal report will be issued soon). | | 2. Meanwhile, Evita Preciosa from Peru asked if there were any recent studies indicating the efficacy of Sugar/OLPC. I was quite pleased with these results, as reported by Hernán (apparently, a formal report will be issued soon). |
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− | Have there been improved levels of reading comprehension? | + | ''Have there been improved levels of reading comprehension?'' |
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| :Reading comprehension of children in primary levels has been improved by approximately 50%. | | :Reading comprehension of children in primary levels has been improved by approximately 50%. |
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− | Does increased use of computing (and Sugar) improve student achievement? | + | ''Does increased use of computing (and Sugar) improve student achievement?'' |
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| :Student achievement is measured by many variables; we have seen improved reading comprehension, text analysis, and mathematical analysis. | | :Student achievement is measured by many variables; we have seen improved reading comprehension, text analysis, and mathematical analysis. |
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− | Have you seen improved logical thinking? | + | ''Have you seen improved logical thinking?'' |
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| :We have seen improved the logical mathematical thinking, but we need more work on this subject (more activities are need in this area). | | :We have seen improved the logical mathematical thinking, but we need more work on this subject (more activities are need in this area). |
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− | Have students improved their ability to analyze the texts they read? | + | ''Have students improved their ability to analyze the texts they read?'' |
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| :They have increased by almost 60% in all primary levels. | | :They have increased by almost 60% in all primary levels. |
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− | Are students more creative? | + | ''Are students more creative?'' |
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| :The texts produced by children and teachers demonstrate more creativity; also there is improvement in writing and spelling. | | :The texts produced by children and teachers demonstrate more creativity; also there is improvement in writing and spelling. |
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− | Are the students gaining skills and problem solving skills? | + | ''Are the students gaining skills and problem solving skills?'' |
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| :The students are using skills gained to help their parents (farmers or ranchers) to improve their activities. | | :The students are using skills gained to help their parents (farmers or ranchers) to improve their activities. |