Studies using a standardised mathematics measure yield significantly larger VSWM–mathematics effect sizes¶
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q2 i? The mean effect size for studies using a standardised mathematics measure (mean = 0.44) was significantly higher than for studies using unstandardised measures (mean = 0.25). → Katie Allen & Steve Higgins & John Adams 2019
Evidence¶
Katie Allen & Steve Higgins & John Adams 2019¶
Katie Allen & Steve Higgins & John Adams. (2019). The Relationship between Visuospatial Working Memory and Mathematical Performance in School-Aged Children: a Systematic Review. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-019-09470-8
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Subsection analysis of the 35 studies comparing standardised versus unstandardised mathematics measures, reporting "mean = 0.44" versus "mean = 0.25", t(33) = 3.587, p = 0.001; no standardised effect size is printed.
"The mean effect size gathered for studies using a standardised mathematics measure (mean = 0.44) was significantly higher than those using unstandardised measures (mean = 0.25,t(33) = 3.587, p = 0.001)."
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
- Participant age shows no significant correlation with VSWM–mathematics effect sizes — related
- VSWM shows an overall positive relationship with mathematics performance in school-aged children — a broader claim this one bears on
- Smaller sample sizes are associated with larger VSWM–mathematics effect sizes — related
- Standardised and non-standardised VSWM measures perform equally in relating VSWM to mathematics performance — related
- Type of VSWM assessed (simultaneous, sequential, or both) shows only a marginally non-significant influence on effect sizes — related
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Studies using a standardised mathematics measure yield significantly larger VSWM–mathematics effect sizes |
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Studies using a standardised mathematics measure yield significantly larger VSWM–mathematics effect sizes |
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