J. Holmes
Working memory and children's mathematical skills: Implications for mathematical development and mathematics curricula
Holmes, J.; Adams, J.W.
Authors
J.W. Adams
Abstract
This study examined the contributions of the different components of the working memory (WM) model to a range of mathematical skills in children, using measures of WM function that did not involve numerical stimuli. A sample of 148 children (78 Year 3, mean age 8 years and 1 month, and 70 Year 5 pupils, mean age 9 years and 10 months) completed WM measures and age-appropriate mathematics tests designed to assess four mathematical skills defined by the National Curriculum for England. Visuo-spatial sketchpad and central executive, but not phonological loop, scores predicted unique variance in children's curriculum-based mathematical attainment but the relative contributions of each component did not vary much across the different skills. Subsequently, the mathematics data were re-analysed using cluster analysis and new performance-related mathematics factors were derived. All three components of WM predicted unique variance in these performance-related skills, but revealed a markedly distinct pattern of associations across the two age groups. In particular, the data indicated a stronger role for the visuo-spatial sketchpad in the younger children's mathematics performance. We discuss our findings in terms of the importance of WM in the development of early mathematical ability.
Citation
Holmes, J., & Adams, J. (2006). Working memory and children's mathematical skills: Implications for mathematical development and mathematics curricula. Educational Psychology, 26(3), 339-366. https://doi.org/10.1080/01443410500341056
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | 2006-06 |
Deposit Date | Mar 30, 2007 |
Journal | Educational Psychology |
Print ISSN | 0144-3410 |
Electronic ISSN | 1469-5820 |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis Group |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 26 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 339-366 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1080/01443410500341056 |
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