Our goal in this paper is to understand the extent to which, and under what conditions,
executive functions (EFs) play a role in reading comprehension processes. We begin with a …

Although there has been much recent attention to young children's development of
executive function and early mathematics, few studies have integrated the two. Here we …

We present a new framework characterizing training-induced changes in WM as the
acquisition of novel cognitive routines akin to learning a new skill. Predictions were tested in …

Achievement in mathematics is predicted by an individual's domain-specific factual
knowledge, procedural skill and conceptual understanding as well as domain-general …

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

We tested whether mental rotation training improved math performance in 6-to 8-year-olds.
Children were pretested on a range of number and math skills. Then one group received a …

The study's goal was to identify the beginning of 1st grade quantitative competencies that
predict mathematics achievement start point and growth through 5th grade. Measures of …

The aim of this review is to illustrate the role of working memory and executive functions for
scholastic achievement as an introduction to the question of whether and how working …

Developmental dyscalculia is thought to be a specific impairment of mathematics ability.
Currently dominant cognitive neuroscience theories of developmental dyscalculia suggest …

Working memory refers to a mental workspace, involved in controlling, regulating, and
actively maintaining relevant information to accomplish complex cognitive tasks (eg …