Theta-band student-class coupling during Math classes is positively correlated with Math final exam scores¶
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q2 i2 Students with better Math final exam outcomes showed stronger theta-band inter-brain coupling to the whole class during Math sessions (r = 0.339). → Jingjing Chen 2023
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Jingjing Chen 2023¶
Jingjing Chen, Penghao Qian, Xinqiao Gao, Baosong Li, Yu Zhang and Dan Zhang. (2023). Inter-brain coupling reflects disciplinary differences in real-world classroom learning. npj Science of Learning. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41539-023-00162-1
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Correlational analysis of one semester of classroom EEG recordings from 34 grade-10 students during Math sessions. Theta-band student-class coupling correlated with Math final exam scores: "r = 0.339, Pearson's p = 0.0498" (uncorrected); permutation p = 0.024 against 5000 shuffled versions.
"The students with better learning outcomes in Math were found to have stronger inter-brain couplings to other classmates (r = 0.339, Pearson's p = 0.0498, uncorrected for multiple compar- isons, same below, n = 34)."
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Theta-band student-class coupling during Math classes is positively correlated with Math final exam scores |
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Theta-band student-class coupling during Math classes is positively correlated with Math final exam scores |
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