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Education

Does General Cognitive Capacity Training Improve Math Learning?

Boby Ho-Hong Ching Ph.D. on August 12, 2024

Domain-general cognitive capabilities are linked with children's math performance, but does training these skills in isolation lead to meaningful improvements in math learning?

Domain-general cognitive capabilities are linked with children's math performance, but does training these skills in isolation lead to meaningful improvements in math learning?

Education

When Animals Wear Pants: Anthropomorphism and Learning

Boby Ho-Hong Ching Ph.D. on March 17, 2024

The effectiveness of anthropomorphism in promoting children's factual and biological learning is intertwined with multiple factors. Here is the evidence.

The effectiveness of anthropomorphism in promoting children's factual and biological learning is intertwined with multiple factors. Here is the evidence.

Education

A Key Predictor for Children’s Success in Math

Boby Ho-Hong Ching Ph.D. on December 29, 2023

Number facts should not be taught in isolation. Here's why.

Number facts should not be taught in isolation. Here's why.

Cognition

2 Challenges When Children Solve Mathematical Word Problems

Boby Ho-Hong Ching Ph.D. on November 22, 2023

Are mathematical word problems difficult for children? Yes and no. Why?

Are mathematical word problems difficult for children? Yes and no. Why?