Susan E. Gathercole|Francesca Woolgar|Rogier Kievit|Duncan Astle|Tom Manly|Joni Holmes
How common are WM deficits in children with difficulties in reading and mathematics?
extent deficits working memory wm characteristic children reading mathematics difficulties investigated large sample aged 515 years reported problems attention learning memory wm performance highly correlated reading mathematics scores although deficits individual tests shortterm memory stm wm occurred less half children detected learning difficulties threequarters children low reading mathematics scores obtained one wm scores deficit range findings consistent proposals wm broader cognitive dimensions taps impede schoolbased learning point importance managing wm loads classroom