This study investigated numerical and non-numerical working memory (WM) deficits in children with Mathematical difficulties (MD) using a novel WM task that integrates both domains. This prospective ...

Researchers have known that children often don't focus on tasks and tend to "overexplore" instead of paying attention to what they should be doing. However, why they do that has remained unknown. Are ...

LAWRENCE — A new study from the University of Kansas explores the role of working memory in word problem-solving for students with and without math difficulties. Researchers found that using ...

Working memory is essential for guiding our behaviors in daily life, where sensory information continuously flows from the external environment. While numerous studies have shown the involvement of ...

Working memory is like a mental chalkboard we use to store temporary information while executing other tasks. Scientists worked with more than 200 elementary students to test their working memory, ...