Specific processing speed (reading fluency and simple/complex subtraction fluency) makes a significant unique contribution to Grade 7 mathematics achievement after controlling for age, gender, and general cognitive abilities¶
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q2 i? Word semantic, simple subtraction, and complex subtraction each accounted for significant unique variance in Grade 7 mathematics (5.6%, 7.2%, and 5.1% respectively). → Cheng Dazhi 2022
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Cheng Dazhi 2022¶
Cheng Dazhi, Shi Kaihui, Wang Naiyi, Miao Xinyang, Zhou Xinlin. (2022). Examining the Differential Role of General and Specific Processing Speed in Predicting Mathematical Achievement in Junior High School. Journal of Intelligence. https://doi.org/10.3390/jintelligence10010001
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Hierarchical regression analysis of 212 junior high students tested at the start of Grade 7, controlling for age, gender, nonverbal matrix reasoning, spatial abilities, and visual attention. The article reports that these specific speed measures "accounted for 5.6%, 7.2%, and 5.1% of the variances in mathematics" with Bonferroni-corrected significance.
"Word semantic, simple subtraction, and complex subtraction accounted for 5.6%, 7.2%, and 5.1% of the variances in mathematics."
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Specific processing speed (reading fluency and simple/complex subtraction fluency) makes a significant unique contribution to Grade 7 mathematics achievement after controlling for age, gender, and general cognitive abilities |
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Specific processing speed (reading fluency and simple/complex subtraction fluency) makes a significant unique contribution to Grade 7 mathematics achievement after controlling for age, gender, and general cognitive ab... |
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