Processing of space, time, and number contributes to mathematical abilities above and beyond domain-general cognitive abilities.

The current study investigated whether processing of number, space, and time contributes to mathematical abilities beyond previously known domain-general cognitive abilities in a sample of 8- to 10-year-old children ( N = 133). Multiple regression analyses revealed that executive functions and gener...

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Publicado en:Journal of Experimental Child Psychology Vol. 143; pp. 85 - 102
Autores principales: Skagerlund, Kenny, Träff, Ulf
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Academic Press Inc. Mar2016
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        Cognitive ability
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        Domain-general abilities
        Magnitude processing
        Mathematics development
        Numerical cognition
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        Temporal processing
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