In understanding the nature of mathematical skills, the most influential theories suggest that
mathematical cognition draws on different systems: numerical, linguistic, spatial, and …

The present study investigated the direct effect of pattern understanding on Chinese word
reading, and the indirect effects via metalinguistic awareness. Participants were 138 …

Previous literature has revealed that visual-spatial processing is associated with both
reading and arithmetic. Yet the strength of their relations and the reasons why visual-spatial …

Robust relation has been revealed previously between the components of executive
function (EF) and reading comprehension performance. However, the specific role of EF in …

We examined the developmental trajectories and cognitive predictors of first language
Chinese reading, second language English reading, and mathematics skills in Hong Kong …

Objectives: To test if inhibitory control was a significant predictor for arithmetic in children
with ADHD and if the relationship between inhibitory control and arithmetic was mediated by …

Abstract Mathematics learning difficulty (MLD) can be manifested in the early years of
primary school, yet its early indicators remain largely unexplored, particularly in the context …

This study investigated the relationships between counting, Rapid Automatized Naming
(RAN), and reading and arithmetic abilities in Chinese children at different developmental …

This study investigated the unique role of nonverbal reasoning in early English word
decoding for native Chinese-speaking children across three studies. In Study 1, 80 Grade 1 …

Based on a sample of 138 children aged approximately 5 years in Hong Kong, this study
examined how general cognitive and language skills, including working memory, short-term …