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Enhancement of numeric cognition in children with low achievement in mathematic after a non-instrumental musical training

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Author(s):
Ribeiro, Fabiana Silva ; Santos, Flavia H.
Total Authors: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; v. 62, p. 26-39, MAR 2017.
Web of Science Citations: 7
Abstract

Studies suggest that musical training enhances spatial-temporal reasoning and leads to greater learning of mathematical concepts. The aim of this prospective study was to verify the efficacy of a Non-Instrumental Musical Training (NIMT) on the Numerical Cognition systems in children with low achievement in math. For this purpose, we examined, with a cluster analysis, whether children with low scores on Numerical Cognition would be grouped in the same cluster at pre and post-NIMT. Participants were primary school children divided into two groups according to their scores on an Arithmetic test. Results with a specialized battery of Numerical Cognition revealed improvements for Cluster 2 (children with low achievement in math) especially for number production capacity compared to normative data. Besides, the number of children with low scores in Numerical Cognition decreased at post-NIMT. These findings suggest that NIMT enhances Numerical Cognition and seems to be a useful tool for rehabilitation of children with low achievement in math. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/01907-4 - The effects of musical training under the capacity of working memory and the mathematical abilities of children with developmental dyscalculia
Grantee:Fabiana Silva Ribeiro
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master