Working memory training mostly engages general-purpose large-scale networks for learning

J Salmi, L Nyberg, M Laine - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2018 - Elsevier
The present meta-analytic study examined brain activation changes following working
memory (WM) training, a form of cognitive training that has attracted considerable interest …

International handbook of mathematical learning difficulties

A Fritz, VG Haase, P Rasanen - Cham, Switzerland: Springer, 2019 - Springer
Twenty years ago, the main global educational issue was how to arrange schooling for all
children in the world (Dakar, 2000; World Conference on Education for all, Jomtien, 1990) …

Training spatial cognition enhances mathematical learning in a randomized study of 17,000 children

N Judd, T Klingberg - Nature Human Behaviour, 2021 - nature.com
Spatial and mathematical abilities are strongly associated. Here, we analysed data from
17,648 children, aged 6–8 years, who performed 7 weeks of mathematical training together …

Early cognitive precursors of children's mathematics learning disability and persistent low achievement: A 5‐year longitudinal study

X Zhang, P Räsänen, T Koponen, K Aunola… - Child …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Mathematical difficulties have been distinguished as mathematics learning disability (MLD)
and persistent low achievement (LA). Based on 1,880 Finnish children who were followed …

The (in) effectiveness of training domain‐general skills to support early math knowledge

ER Fyfe, GA Borriello - Child Development Perspectives, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Researchers agree that both domain‐general skills and domain‐specific skills contribute to
mathematics knowledge, but questions arise as to which skills can and should be trained to …

Working memory and numeracy training for children with math learning difficulties: Evidence from a large-scale implementation in the classroom.

D Muñez, K Lee, R Bull, KH Khng… - Journal of …, 2022 - psycnet.apa.org
We explored the challenges, limitations, and potential effectiveness of a large-scale
computerized working memory and numeracy intervention in the classroom with children at …

[HTML][HTML] App-based morphological training produces lasting effects on word knowledge in primary school children: A randomized controlled trial.

JK Torkildsen, SS Bratlie, JK Kristensen… - Journal of …, 2022 - psycnet.apa.org
Morphemes, the smallest meaning-bearing units of language, recur in many words.
Therefore, morphological knowledge can facilitate the comprehension of novel words. This …

Evaluation of math anxiety and its remediation through a digital training program in mathematics for first and second graders

CT Ng, YH Chen, CJ Wu, TT Chang - Brain and behavior, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction Math anxiety severely impacts individuals' learning and future success.
However, limited is understood about the profile in East Asian cultures where students …

[HTML][HTML] Individually tuned theta HD-tACS improves spatial performance

DW Zhang, A Moraidis, T Klingberg - Brain Stimulation, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Using transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) to improve visuospatial
working memory (vsWM) has received considerable attention over the past few years …

Short and long-term effects of a mathematics tablet intervention for low performing second graders.

M Hassler Hallstedt, T Klingberg… - Journal of Educational …, 2018 - psycnet.apa.org
Using a randomized placebo controlled design, we examined the direct and follow-up
effects (at 6 and 12 months) of a mathematics tablet intervention. Math training focused …