Behavioral Executive Functions among Adolescents with Mathematics Difficulties

Autor/inn/en	Holm, Marja E.; Aunio, Pirjo; Björn, Piia M.; Klenberg, Liisa; Korhonen, Johan; Hannula, Markku S.
Titel	Behavioral Executive Functions among Adolescents with Mathematics Difficulties
Quelle	In: Journal of Learning Disabilities, 51 (2018) 6, S.578-588 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0022-2194
DOI	10.1177/0022219417720684
Schlagwörter	Behavior Problems; Executive Function; Mathematics Achievement; Learning Problems; Mathematics Instruction; Teacher Attitudes; Scores; Cutting Scores; Standardized Tests; Hyperactivity; Conceptual Tempo; Gender Differences; Secondary School Students; Mathematics Tests; Foreign Countries; Low Achievement; Finland + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mathmatics sikills; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematical ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Lernproblem; Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Lehrerverhalten; Standadised tests; Standardisierter Test; Hyperaktivität; Geschlechterkonflikt; Sekundarschüler; Ausland; Unterdurchschnittliche Leistung; Finnland
Abstract	This study investigates behavioral executive functions (EFs) in the mathematics classroom context among adolescents with different mathematics performance levels. The EF problems were assessed by teachers using a behavioral rating inventory. Using cutoff scores on a standardized mathematics assessment, groups with mathematics difficulties (MD; n = 124), low mathematics performance (LA; n = 140), and average or higher scores (AC; n = 355) were identified. Results showed that the MD group had more problems with distractibility, directing attention, shifting attention, initiative, execution of action, planning, and evaluation than the LA group, whereas the differences in hyperactivity, impulsivity, and sustaining attention were not significant. Compared to the AC group, the MD group showed more problems with all behavioral EFs except hyperactivity and impulsivity, while the LA group showed more problems only with shifting attention. Male adolescents showed more behavioral EF problems than female adolescents, but this gender difference was negligible within the MD group. The practical implications of the results are discussed. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01