Working Memory and Mathematics Performance
This study investigated the relationship between working memory and mathematics performance. It is a correlational study utilising experimental tasks to investigate the relationship, using backwards digit span task to test working memory and a simple maths quiz for maths performance. Thirty (30) p...
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| Language: | English |
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Persatuan Penyelidik Latihan Kemahiran dan Vokasional (Association for Researcher of Skills & Vocational Training – ARSVOT), Shah Alam.
2024
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| Online Access: | http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/46859/1/DOKUMEN%203.pdf http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/46859/ https://journalarsvot.com/index.php/aspen/article/view/585 https://doi.org/10.53797/aspen.v4i2.3.2024 |
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| Summary: | This study investigated the relationship between working memory and mathematics performance. It is a
correlational study utilising experimental tasks to investigate the relationship, using backwards digit span task to test
working memory and a simple maths quiz for maths performance. Thirty (30) participants from psychology
undergraduates were involved. The result showed a positive relationship between working memory and maths
performance based on total correct recall, whilst a negative relationship was found between working memory and
maths performance based on total time taken. This indicates the existence of a significant relationship between verbal
working memory and maths. Working memory is related to the mathematical aspects of manipulation of numerical
value and the procedures involved in solving maths problems, thus more correct answers and lesser time taken with
the increase of working memory level. Further study is recommended to explore the role of attention in working
memory in retrieval speed of information as it is implied from the non-normal distribution of the data. |
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