Social Psychology of Education,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
27(3), С. 1283 - 1304
Опубликована: Ноя. 9, 2023
Abstract
Growth
mindset
has
been
shown
to
predict
academic
achievement
in
a
variety
of
student
populations,
though
the
strength
relationship
can
vary
depending
on
characteristics
students
examined.
Using
large-scale
sample
middle
school
from
diverse
district
United
States,
we
examine
how
multiple
facets
students’
experiences
and
background
may
interact
impact
relation
between
achievement.
We
consider
whether
risk
factors
socioeconomic
status
(including
student’s
daily
experience
that
status)
recent
transition
interacted
with
predicting
show
is
most
predictive
two
factors.
These
results
highlight
importance
context
when
considering
might
be
used
improve
for
at
greatest
risk.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2023
Abstract
Sustained
attention
is
a
critical
cognitive
ability
that
improves
over
the
course
of
development
and
predicts
important
real-world
outcomes,
such
as
academic
achievement.
However,
majority
work
demonstrating
links
between
sustained
skills
has
been
conducted
in
lab-based
settings
lack
ecological
validity
more
naturalistic
environment,
like
school.
Further,
most
studies
focus
on
targeted
measures
specific
sub-skills
have
not
fully
examined
whether
this
relationship
generalizes
to
broad
achievement
are
used
for
important,
real-world,
advancement
decisions,
standardized
test
scores.
To
address
gap,
we
role
predicting
assessments
abilities,
where
all
were
assessed
group-based
environments
schools.
In
sample
700
students
aged
9–14,
showed
was
positively
related
performance
(math
fluency
reading
comprehension),
well
(statewide
scores).
Moreover,
found
predictive
math
compared
but
equally
both
types
measures.
Our
findings
add
our
understanding
how
linked
‘real-world’,
school
implications
designing
tools
support
student’s
success.
Mind Brain and Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18(1), С. 17 - 27
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024
Abstract
There
is
a
vast
literature
on
executive
functioning
,
or
the
control
of
one's
thoughts
and
actions
in
pursuit
goal.
This
broad
construct
conceptualized
as
comprising
multiple
functions
(EFs)
that
support
academic
achievement
other
important
life
outcomes.
However,
there
lack
consensus
regarding
what,
exactly,
these
core
EFs
are
.
commentary
briefly
reviews
few
dominant
models
developmental
cognitive
psychology
outlines
issues
to
be
addressed;
it
then
illustrates
how
insights
from
neuroscience
could
help
us
eliminate
redundant
terminology
identify
have
been
largely
overlooked.
Reaching
set
will
inform
efforts
scaffold
EF
development
improve
educational
Brain Sciences,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(2), С. 122 - 122
Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2024
Assessing
executive
functions
in
individuals
with
disorders
or
clinical
conditions
can
be
challenging,
as
they
may
lack
the
abilities
needed
for
conventional
test
formats.
The
use
of
more
personalized
versions,
such
adaptive
assessments,
might
helpful
evaluating
specific
needs.
This
paper
introduces
PsycAssist,
a
web-based
artificial
intelligence
system
designed
neuropsychological
assessment
and
training.
PsycAssist
is
highly
flexible
scalable
based
on
procedural
knowledge
space
theory
used
potentially
many
types
tests.
We
present
architecture
engine
two
currently
available
tests:
Adap-ToL,
an
version
Tower
London-like
to
assess
planning
skills,
MatriKS,
Raven-like
evaluate
fluid
intelligence.
Finally,
we
describe
results
investigation
usability
Adap-ToL
MatriKS:
evaluators
perceived
these
tools
appropriate
well-suited
their
intended
purposes,
test-takers
positive
experience.
To
sum
up,
represents
innovative
promising
tool
tailor
evaluation
training
characteristics
individual,
useful
practice.
Journal of Medical Internet Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
27, С. e60041 - e60041
Опубликована: Март 3, 2025
Background
Executive
functions
(EFs)
predict
positive
life
outcomes
and
educational
attainment.
Consequently,
it
is
imperative
that
our
measures
of
EF
constructs
are
both
reliable
valid,
with
advantages
for
research
tools
offer
efficiency
remote
capabilities.
Objective
The
objective
this
study
was
to
evaluate
reliability
validity
evidence
a
mobile,
adaptive
measure
EFs
called
Adaptive
Cognitive
Evaluation-Explorer
(ACE-X).
Methods
We
collected
data
from
2
cohorts
participants:
test-retest
sample
(N=246,
age:
mean
35.75,
SD
11.74
y)
assess
consistency
ACE-X
task
performance
over
repeated
administrations
validation
involving
child
or
adolescent
(5436/6052,
89.82%;
12.78,
1.60
years)
adult
participants
(484/6052,
8%;
38.11,
14.96
examine
metrics,
internal
structures,
invariance
performance.
A
subset
(132/6052,
2.18%;
37.04,
13.23
also
completed
similar
set
cognitive
tasks
using
the
Inquisit
platform
concurrent
ACE-X.
Results
Intraclass
correlation
coefficients
revealed
most
were
moderately
very
across
assessments
(intraclass
coefficient=0.45-0.79;
P<.001).
Moreover,
in
comparisons
structures
performance,
model
fit
indices
suggested
network
based
on
partial
correlations
best
(χ228=40.13;
P=.06;
comparative
index=0.99;
root
square
error
approximation=0.03,
90%
CI
0.00-0.05;
Bayesian
information
criterion=5075.87;
Akaike
criterion=4917.71)
edge
weights
invariant
younger
older
participants.
Spinglass
community
detection
algorithm
can
be
described
by
3
communities
(selected
85%
replications):
reconfiguration,
attentional
control,
interference
resolution.
On
other
hand,
Pearson
indicated
mixed
results
between
(r=–.05-.62,
P<.001-.76).
Conclusions
These
findings
suggest
valid
tool
understanding
their
relations
outcome
measures.
npj Science of Learning,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
10(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025
Arithmetic
fluency
is
regarded
as
a
foundational
math
skill,
typically
measured
single
construct
with
pencil-and-paper-based
timed
assessments.
We
introduce
tablet-based
assessment
of
single-digit
that
captures
individual
trial
response
times
across
several
embedded
experimental
contrasts
interest.
A
large
(n
=
824)
cohort
3rd-
7th
grade
students
(ages
7-13
years)
completed
this
task,
revealing
effects
operation
and
problem
size
in
"common"
problems
(i.e.,
5
+
3)
often
examined
studies
mathematical
cognition.
also
characterize
performance
on
"exceptional"
4
4),
which
are
included
tests,
yet
excluded
from
most
cognitive
studies.
Overall,
individuals
demonstrated
higher
exceptional
compared
to
common
problems.
However,
better
predicted
standardized
tests
scores
exhibited
distinct
patterns
speed-accuracy
tradeoffs
relative
The
affordances
quantify
multiple
dynamics
within
chained
testspresent
advantages
over
traditional
assessments,
thus
enriching
the
study
arithmetic
development
at
scale.
Journal of Cognition,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7(1), С. 31 - 31
Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2024
Executive
functions
(EFs)
are
crucial
for
academic
achievement,
physical
health,
and
mental
well-being.
Previous
studies
using
structural
equation
models
revealed
EFs'
developmental
organization,
evolving
from
one
factor
in
childhood
to
three
factors
adults:
inhibition,
cognitive
flexibility,
updating.
Recent
network
model
confirmed
this
differentiation
adulthood.
Reanalyzing
previously
published
data
1019
children
(aged
7.8
15.3;
50.4%
female;
59.1%
White,
15.0%
Latinx,
14.3%
Bi-racial,
6.7%
African
American,
4.2%
Asian
0.6%
Other),
study
compared
analytical
methods
explore
EF
development:
model,
the
novel
latent
variable
model.
All
approaches
supported
fine-grained
EF-specific
trajectories
throughout
development,
with
inhibition
being
central
updating
early
adolescence.
Developmental Psychology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
59(8), С. 1407 - 1425
Опубликована: Май 11, 2023
The
present
study
tests
two
predictions
stemming
from
the
hypothesis
that
a
source
of
difficulty
with
rational
numbers
is
interference
whole
number
magnitude
knowledge.
First,
inhibitory
control
should
be
an
independent
predictor
fraction
understanding,
even
after
controlling
for
working
memory.
Second,
if
knowledge,
then
it
hinder
understanding.
These
were
tested
in
racially
and
socioeconomically
diverse
sample
U.S.
children
(N
=
765;
337
female)
Grades
3
(ages
8-9),
5
10-11),
7
12-13)
who
completed
battery
computerized
tests.
comparison
task
included
problems
both
shared
components
(e.g.,
3/5
>
2/5)
distinct
2/3
5/9),
congruent
5/6
3/4)
incongruent
3/4
5/7)
Inhibitory
predicted
performance
over
above
memory
across
component
congruency
types.
Whole
knowledge
did
not
instead
positively
fractions
components.
results
highlight
role
understanding
suggest
its
contribution
may
inhibiting
(PsycInfo
Database
Record
(c)
2023
APA,
all
rights
reserved).
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 27, 2024
Abstract
Executive
functions
(EF)
are
crucial
to
regulating
learning
and
predictors
of
emerging
mathematics.
However,
interventions
that
integrate
improve
mathematics
remain
poorly
understood.
193
four-year-olds
(mean
age
=
3
years:11
months
pre-intervention;
111
female,
69%
White)
were
assessed
5
apart,
with
103
children
randomized
an
integrated
EF
intervention.
We
hypothesized
the
intervention
would
scores
more
than
practice-as-usual.
Multi-level
modelling
network
analyses
applied
data.
The
group
improved
control
in
overall
numeracy,
even
when
we
controlled
for
differences
across
settings
enhancing
practices.
measures
showed
greater
interconnectedness
between
post-intervention.
In
addition,
disadvantaged
made
gains
group.
Our
findings
emphasize
need
consider
EFs
their
integration
co-developing
functions,
educational
socio-economic
context.
Journal of Neuropsychology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18(3), С. 391 - 399
Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2024
Executive
function
(EF)
is
represented
by
a
multidimensional
set
of
measures.
The
central
EFs
considered
are
inhibitory
control,
working
memory
and
cognitive
flexibility
(task
shifting).
Unlike
other
ability
constructs,
it
has
proven
difficult
to
identify
latent
factors
that
underlie
EF.
Research
often
taken
factor
analytic
approach
for
grouping
executive
functioning
tasks.
However,
this
unsuccessful.
We
aimed
compare
analysis
network
approach,
as
can
summarize
the
pattern
relationships
among
elements
without
creating
constructs.
One
hundred
thirteen
undergraduate
students
completed
series
nine
In
comparing
exploratory
analysis,
we
found
neither
provided
compelling
higher
order
EF
