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Motivation matters more than working memory for improving student math skills, study finds
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What happened
Many people may think that mathematics is primarily about cognitive skills. A new study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) provides a more nuanced view. The paper is published in the journal Contemporary Educational Psychology.
Key facts
- A new study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) — provides: a more nuanced view
Sources & evidence
- Phys.org Reporting source
Motivation matters more than working memory for improving student math skills, study finds ↗
https://phys.org/news/2026-10-memory-student-math-skills.html