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Journal Title
European Journal of Psychology of Education
Year (definitive publication)
2013
Language
English
Country
United States of America
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Abstract
The present study aims to examine the relationship between cognitive factors and mathematical achievement in primary education. Participants were 103 Portuguese third grade students, aged 8 and 9. All participants completed a battery for working memory (WMTB-C), a test of general intelligence (Raven's Progressive Color Matrices), a selective attention test (d2), and mathematical exercises (arithmetic story problems and measurement skills). Data suggested significant correlations between math performance, executive, visuospatial sketchpad and g factor. Our findings suggest the importance of the cognitive factors in two mathematical domains considered. In consonance with the research in this area, we conclude that working memory (WM) assumes an important role in different math curricular achievements.
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Keywords
Mathematics performance,Working memory,Selective attention,g factor,Basic education
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Psychology - Social Sciences
Funding Records
| Funding Reference | Funding Entity |
|---|---|
| Pest-OE/EGE/UI0315/2011 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
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