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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).

Have there been improved levels of reading comprehension?

''Have there been improved levels of reading comprehension?''

:Reading comprehension of children in primary levels has been improved by approximately 50%.

Does increased use of computing (and Sugar) improve student achievement?

''Does increased use of computing (and Sugar) improve student achievement?''

:Student achievement is measured by many variables; we have seen improved reading comprehension, text analysis, and mathematical analysis.

Have you seen improved logical thinking?

''Have you seen improved logical thinking?''

:We have seen improved the logical mathematical thinking, but we need more work on this subject (more activities are need in this area).

Have students improved their ability to analyze the texts they read?

''Have students improved their ability to analyze the texts they read?''

:They have increased by almost 60% in all primary levels.

Are students more creative?

''Are students more creative?''

:The texts produced by children and teachers demonstrate more creativity; also there is improvement in writing and spelling.

Are the students gaining skills and problem solving skills?

''Are the students gaining skills and problem solving skills?''

:The students are using skills gained to help their parents (farmers or ranchers) to improve their activities.

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 . 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).
-Have there been improved levels of reading comprehension?
+''Have there been improved levels of reading comprehension?''
 :Reading comprehension of children in primary levels has been improved by approximately 50%.
-Does increased use of computing (and Sugar) improve student achievement?
+''Does increased use of computing (and Sugar) improve student achievement?''
 :Student achievement is measured by many variables; we have seen improved reading comprehension, text analysis, and mathematical analysis.
-Have you seen improved logical thinking?
+''Have you seen improved logical thinking?''
 :We have seen improved the logical mathematical thinking, but we need more work on this subject (more activities are need in this area).
-Have students improved their ability to analyze the texts they read?
+''Have students improved their ability to analyze the texts they read?''
 :They have increased by almost 60% in all primary levels.
-Are students more creative?
+''Are students more creative?''
 :The texts produced by children and teachers demonstrate more creativity; also there is improvement in writing and spelling.
-Are the students gaining skills and problem solving skills?
+''Are the students gaining skills and problem solving skills?''
 :The students are using skills gained to help their parents (farmers or ranchers) to improve their activities.