The WM–flexibility factor predicts math composite scores at both Grade 1 and Grade 3¶

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Subclaims¶

q3 i? The math composite scores in Grades 1 and 3 were predicted by the preschool WM–flexibility factor. → 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?

Structural equation model testing whether kindergarten EF components explained math achievement in Grades 1 and 3; the article reports "The math composite scores were predicted by the WM–flexibility factor at both grade levels."

"The math composite scores were predicted by the WM–flexibility factor at both grade levels."

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
• Kindergarten EF is best described by a two-factor model separating inhibition from WM–flexibility — related
• In Grade 3, both problem solving and arithmetical facts are predicted by the preschool WM–flexibility component — related
• Verbal working memory directly and positively predicts math performance in grades 3 and 4 — related
• Executive functions and working memory correlate moderately to strongly with mathematics achievement (r = .28 to .40), from preschool through elementary school — a broader claim this one bears on
• Executive function measures predict early mathematics achievement over and above reading ability and IQ — related