Study of Mathematical Learning in Children

Study on Visual and Spatial Training and Mathematical Ability

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7 years - 8 years
All
Phase N/A
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Brief description of study.

The purpose of this study is to investigate mathematical and number processing.

Detailed description of study

There is considerable data to suggest a relationship between visuo-spatial processing ability and mathematical ability. The question here is whether training on visuo-spatial tasks can lead to improvements in mathematical ability. Based on previous research, we hypothesize that children who play a competitive tabletop block building game will perform better on visuo-spatial and arithmetic tasks than children who spend the same amount of time playing a competitive non-block building board game or a non-competitive free block play.
This study takes place in Bloomington, IN and is recruiting from the Bloomington community.

Participants will be paid for their participation.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: healthy
  • Age: 7 years - 8 years
  • Gender: All

Exclusion Criteria
Children with a history of neurological or psychiatric disorders as detailed by their parents will be excluded.
Children outside of the age range will be excluded.
Children who have ferromagnetic metal implants or braces or any other contraindication for MR scanning will be excluded.

Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1810934273

This study investigates the relationship between visuo-spatial processing and mathematical ability. Visuo-spatial processing involves understanding and remembering the visual and spatial relationships among objects. The purpose of this study is to see if training with visuo-spatial tasks can improve math skills. Children will participate in different activities, such as playing a block building game, to test this hypothesis.

Participants in this study will engage in various activities, including a tabletop block building game and other games, to assess their visuo-spatial and arithmetic skills. The study will compare the performance of children in different game settings to determine the impact of visuo-spatial training on their mathematical abilities.

  • Who can participate: Children from the Bloomington community are eligible to participate. However, children with neurological or psychiatric disorders, ferromagnetic metal implants, or braces will be excluded. The study is open to children aged 7 to 12 years.
  • Study details: Participants will be involved in activities like playing games that test their visuo-spatial and math skills. These activities are designed to see if such training can improve math ability. Some games may involve building blocks while others do not.

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