The purpose of this meta-analysis was to determine the relation between mathematics and
working memory (WM) and to identify possible moderators of this relation including domains …

Mathematical thinking is in high demand in the global market, but approximately 6 percent of
school-age children across the globe experience math difficulties (Shalev et al., 2000). The …

In an effort to promote best practices regarding mathematics teaching and learning at the
preschool level, national advisory panels and organizations have emphasized the …

The current study investigated the relations between the three cognitive processes that
comprise executive functioning (EF)—response inhibition, working memory, and cognitive …

The present study explored the bidirectional and longitudinal associations between
executive function (EF) and early academic skills (math and literacy) across 4 waves of …

This article reviews contemporary research on multimedia learning that uses cognitive load
theory as the major theoretical framework. In particular, we address the extent to which …

The development of early numeracy knowledge is influenced by a number of non-
mathematical factors—particularly language skills. However, much of the focus on the …

There is a growing body of evidence indicating that home literacy and numeracy
environments are predictive of children's literacy and numeracy skills within their respective …

The acquisition of early mathematical knowledge is critical for successful long-term
academic development. Mathematical language is one of the strongest predictors of …

Identifying skills at entry to school that promote academic success has been a major goal for
policy and research. The current study categorized school-entry skills as academic (ie, math …