Raul Rifaie, Ronney and Mohamad Azhari, Abu Bakar (2024) Working Memory and Mathematics Performance. ASIAN PENDIDIKAN, 4 (2). pp. 16-22. ISSN 2805-4350
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Abstract
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.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Verbal working memory, maths, attention, retrieval, time taken, correct recall. |
Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology |
Divisions: | Academic Faculties, Institutes and Centres > Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development Faculties, Institutes, Centres > Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development Academic Faculties, Institutes and Centres > Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development |
Depositing User: | Gani |
Date Deposited: | 10 Dec 2024 01:48 |
Last Modified: | 10 Dec 2024 01:48 |
URI: | http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/46859 |
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