Working memory deficits in Math learning difficulties: A meta-analysis

British Journal of Developmental Disabilities

Volumn 58, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 67-84

  David, Carmen V ^a  

^a BABE BOLYAI UNIVERSITY   (Romania)

Author keywords

Math learning difficulties; Working memory deficits

Indexed keywords

AGE DISTRIBUTION; ARTICLE; CHILDHOOD DISEASE; EFFECT SIZE; EXECUTIVE FUNCTION; HUMAN; LEARNING DISORDER; MATHEMATICS; MENTAL PERFORMANCE; WORKING MEMORY; COGNITION; LEARNING; MEMORY DISORDER; TASK PERFORMANCE; VISUAL MEMORY;

EID: 84862159826     PISSN: 09697950     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1179/2047387711Y.0000000007     Document Type: Article

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