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0000-0002-2156-0969
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Edith Cowan University
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Spectrum Space
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Publisher: IATED
Date: 11-2021
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Date: 16-07-2020
Publisher: Center for Open Science
Date: 12-04-2022
Abstract: Validating new executive function tasks for children is challenging because valid comparison measures are lacking. The traditional validated executive function tasks were designed for adults and are therefore not suited for assessment with children. Therefore, in this study we compared the new child friendly executive functions measurement tool (eFun) against the traditional executive function tasks in a s le of adult participants.
Publisher: Center for Open Science
Date: 12-04-2022
Abstract: Problem solving is a critical skill for life and academic success. The identification of problem solving skills early in life requires appropriate assessment tools. However, to date well-structured problem solving tasks that children can both engage with and enjoy are lacking. This study reports on the evaluation of one such task (eFun Castle Adventure) developed as part of a research project that investigated related cognitive constructs (executive functions), a traditional problem solving task (Tower of Hanoi), and academic outcomes. A s le of 260 students aged 6-9 from three primary schools was tested on two problem solving tasks and three executive functions tasks (working memory, inhibition, and cognitive flexibility). Additionally, enjoyment rating with the problem solving tasks and grades were examined. The results showed that students enjoyed playing the new problem solving task more than the traditional task. Furthermore, we found moderate associations between the two problem solving tasks, low intercorrelations with executive function tasks, and low to medium correlations between executive functions and problem solving. Executive functions are related to and predict academic outcomes, whereas the relationship between well-structured problem solving and academic outcomes is less clear and needs further research. The new eFun problem solving and executive function tasks were found to be promising new measures to assess cognitive functions in an easy, accessible, and secure way in the classroom.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 23-03-2017
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