In Grade 3, both problem solving and arithmetical facts are predicted by the preschool WM–flexibility component¶

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Evidence · 1 study · associational r? · q3
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Subclaims¶

q3 i? In Grade 3, problem solving and arithmetical facts were each predicted by the WM–flexibility component. → Viterbori 2015

Evidence¶

Viterbori 2015¶

Viterbori, P.; Usai, M. C.; Traverso, L.; De Franchis, V. (2015). How preschool executive functioning predicts several aspects of math achievement in Grades 1 and 3: A longitudinal study. https://hdl.handle.net/11567/813133

q3 · i? · associational · r?

SEM results for single math indices in Grade 3; the article reports "both problem solving and arithmetical facts were predicted by the WM–flexibility component."

"In Grade 3, both problem solving and arithmetical facts were predicted by the WM–flexibility component."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Mathematical Flexibility — predictor: learners who differ on it differ in outcomes

Related Claims¶

• Preschool working memory–flexibility predicts later math achievement, especially in Grade 3 — a broader claim this one bears on
• The WM–flexibility factor predicts math composite scores at both Grade 1 and Grade 3 — related
• Kindergarten EF is best described by a two-factor model separating inhibition from WM–flexibility — related
• IQ and working memory are reliable predictors of academic achievement at the beginning of school when domain knowledge is not controlled — related