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The Mediating Relation between Symbolic and Nonsymbolic Foundations of Math Competence

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  • Gavin R Price
  • Lynn S Fuchs

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This study investigated the relation between symbolic and nonsymbolic magnitude processing abilities with 2 standardized measures of math competence (WRAT Arithmetic and KeyMath Numeration) in 150 3rd- grade children (mean age 9.01 years). Participants compared sets of dots and pairs of Arabic digits with numerosities 1–9 for relative numerical magnitude. In line with previous studies, performance on both symbolic and nonsymbolic magnitude processing was related to math ability. Performance metrics combining reaction and accuracy, as well as weber fractions, were entered into mediation models with standardized math test scores. Results showed that symbolic magnitude processing ability fully mediates the relation between nonsymbolic magnitude processing and math ability, regardless of the performance metric or standardized test.

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  • Gavin R Price & Lynn S Fuchs, 2016. "The Mediating Relation between Symbolic and Nonsymbolic Foundations of Math Competence," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 11(2), pages 1-14, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0148981
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0148981
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