TEMA and Dot Enumeration Profiles Predict Mental Addition Problem Solving Speed Longitudinally

Download
Author
Major, CS; Paul, JM; Reeve, RADate
2017-12-22Source Title
Frontiers in PsychologyPublisher
FRONTIERS MEDIA SAAffiliation
Melbourne School of Psychological SciencesMetadata
Show full item recordDocument Type
Journal ArticleCitations
Major, C. S., Paul, J. M. & Reeve, R. A. (2017). TEMA and Dot Enumeration Profiles Predict Mental Addition Problem Solving Speed Longitudinally. FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY, 8 (DEC), https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.02263.Access Status
Open AccessAbstract
Different math indices can be used to assess math potential at school entry. We evaluated whether standardized math achievement (TEMA-2 performance), core number abilities (dot enumeration, symbolic magnitude comparison), non-verbal intelligence (NVIQ) and visuo-spatial working memory (VSWM), in combination or separately, predicted mental addition problem solving speed over time. We assessed 267 children's TEMA-2, magnitude comparison, dot enumeration, and VSWM abilities at school entry (5 years) and NVIQ at 8 years. Mental addition problem solving speed was assessed at 6, 8, and 10 years. Longitudinal path analysis supported a model in which dot enumeration performance ability profiles and previous mental addition speed predicted future mental addition speed on all occasions, supporting a componential account of math ability. Standardized math achievement and NVIQ predicted mental addition speed at specific time points, while VSWM and symbolic magnitude comparison did not contribute unique variance to the model. The implications of using standardized math achievement and dot enumeration ability to index math learning potential at school entry are discussed.
Export Reference in RIS Format
Endnote
- Click on "Export Reference in RIS Format" and choose "open with... Endnote".
Refworks
- Click on "Export Reference in RIS Format". Login to Refworks, go to References => Import References