Visuo-spatial working memory and inhibition jointly predict mathematics performance in 9–10-year-old children¶

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q3 i? In simultaneous multiple regression, visuo-spatial WM was a significant predictor and inhibition a marginally significant predictor of maths performance. → Szucs Denes 2013

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Szucs Denes 2013¶

Szucs Denes, Devine Amy, Soltesz Fruzsina, Nobes Alison, Gabriel Florence. (2013). Developmental dyscalculia is related to visuo-spatial memory and inhibition impairment. Cortex, 49(10). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cortex.2013.06.007

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Simultaneous multiple regression on the 24-child sample using averaged visuo-spatial memory, inhibition and subitizing slope variables against maths scores; with verbal IQ, Raven and processing speed added, visuo-spatial WM (β = .61) and inhibition (β = .35) remained individually significant.

"The regression had a significant fit [R2 = .583, F(20,3) = 9.30, p < .0001]. Visuo-spatial WM [Standardized Beta (β) = .48, t(20) = 3.2, p = .0045] was a significant predictor and Inhibition [β = .36, t(20) = 2.06, p = .0522] was a marginally significant predictor."

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