How are pupils’ working memory skills linked to their mathematical abilities?
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Mathematics
Where can I find out more?
Centre for Working Memory and Learning, web pages containing information for teachers and parents: http://www.york.ac.uk/res/wml/indexxteacher.htm
Adams, J. W., & Hitch, G. J. (1997) Working memory and children’s mental addition in Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 67, 21-38.
Gathercole, S.E., Brown, L., & Pickering, S.J. (2003).Working memory assessments at school entry as longitudinal predictors of National Curriculum attainment levels. Educational Psychology, 70, 177-194.
Rasmussen, C. & Bisanz, J. (2005). Representation and working memory in early arithmetic. Journal of Experimental Psychology, 91, 137-157.
Swanson, H.L., & Beebe-Frankenberger, M. (2004). The relationship between working memory and mathematical problem solving in children at risk and not at risk for math disabilities. Journal of Educational Psychology, 96, 471-491.
Web pages for teachers and parents provided by the Centre for Working Memory and Learning can be found at: http://www.york.ac.uk/res/wml/indexteachers.htm
A TRIPS digest on how psychological theory can help to improve students' achievement in school can be found at: http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/ research/ themes/ thinkingskills/ WedJan140948552004/
Other TRIPS digests on the topic of numeracy can be found at:
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/research/themes/numeracy/?digest=all
For a more detailed summary of research into effective teaching of numeracy with related teacher case study examples go to: http://www.gtce.org.uk/research/romtopics/rom_curriculum/numeracy1/
For a more detailed summary of research into leading staff development in primary mathematics with related teacher case study examples go to: http://www.gtce.org.uk/research/romtopics/rom_managementoflearning/
