Color is surprisingly absent in classroom handouts, according to a survey
commissioned by Xerox of students in grades 3-12. In fact, seven in ten noted that
very few or none of their handouts have pictures (72 percent) or charts
or graphs (69 percent) in color.
The surveyed students indicated that color materials are particularly effective for more complex subjects, with 58 percent saying they would learn more in science if materials were in color.
For more information on how Xerox can help K-12 schools, visit http://www.xerox.com/k12edu
Color has been shown to have an impact on comprehension, and students agree. A majority who receive copies at school believe that words or pictures in color would help make schoolwork more interesting (77 percent agree, including 26 percent who strongly agree) and homework more fun to do (70 percent agree, including 25 percent who strongly agree).
The surveyed students indicated that color materials are particularly effective for more complex subjects, with 58 percent saying they would learn more in science if materials were in color.
For more information on how Xerox can help K-12 schools, visit http://www.xerox.com/k12edu
