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Self-regulated learning and working memory determine problem-solving accuracy in math
Journal Title
The Spanish Journal of Psychology
Year (definitive publication)
2022
Language
English
Country
United States of America
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Abstract
This study aims to understand the role of self-regulated learning (SRL) and its different processes in the relationship between working memory (WM) and problem-solving accuracy in math in primary school children. A sample of 269 primary school children (M age = 8.84, SD = 0.81, 58% boys) participated in this study. Tasks were used as intervention resources to assess children's WM (i.e., reading and computation span tasks), SRL (i.e., a digital game), and performance (i.e., the performance in the game, as well as a traditional math problem). Through structural equation modeling, results revealed that WM predicted children's SRL and their problem-solving accuracy in math, such that those with higher capability for temporary storage attained better accuracy. Accordingly, children's SRL explained the relationship between WM capacity and problem-solving accuracy in math; such that the indirect effect of WM capacity through SRL was lower on problem-solving accuracy in math. Results indicated that the planning phase was a greater indicator of students' SRL in problem-solving accuracy in math. These results highlight the importance of SRL competencies in explaining children's performance in problem-solving in math.
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Keywords
Primary school children,Problem-solving in math,Self-regulated learning,Working memory capacity
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Educational Sciences - Social Sciences
Funding Records
| Funding Reference | Funding Entity |
|---|---|
| 15033699 | Câmara Municipal de Lisboa |
| UIDB/50021/2020 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
| UIDP/04527/2020 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
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