Attention more strongly predicts targeted math than targeted reading at a trend level¶

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Subclaims¶

q3 i? In a model with an academic subject interaction term, attention had a stronger predictive effect on the targeted math test than on reading, at a 'trend' level (p = 0.06). → Gallen 2023

Evidence¶

Gallen 2023¶

Gallen, C. L., Schaerlaeken, S., Younger, J. W., Project iLEAD Consortium, Anguera, J. A., & Gazzaley, A. (2023). Contribution of sustained attention abilities to real-world academic skills in children. Scientific Reports 13, 2673. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-29427-w

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Direct comparison of attention's predictive power between subjects using a linear mixed model with an academic subject interaction term in the school-based sample. The contrast reached only the article's pre-stated 'trend' threshold of p < 0.1, not conventional significance; no standardized effect size is printed.

"We found that attention had a stronger predictive effect on the tar - geted test of math than on reading at a ‘trend’ level (F(1, 1153) = 3.50, p = 0.06, R2 m (model) = 0.19, R2 c (model) = 0.19)"

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Attention — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes

Related Claims¶

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