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Working memory, brain training, and helping develop the minds of children

Memory
Why U.S. Girls Underperform In Math, But Swedish Girls Don't

Torkel Klingberg M.D., Ph.D. on December 7, 2012

Differences between countries in gender equality are directly related to the difference in math performance between boys and girls. One reason could be that stereotypes cause stress, which impairs working memory and math performance.

Differences between countries in gender equality are directly related to the difference in math performance between boys and girls. One reason could be that stereotypes cause stress, which impairs working memory and math performance.

Memory
Working Memory and School Performance

Torkel Klingberg M.D., Ph.D. on November 23, 2012

Working memory is important for controlling attention, remembering instructions and academic performance. Children with low working memory might be an overlooked problem.

Working memory is important for controlling attention, remembering instructions and academic performance. Children with low working memory might be an overlooked problem.