Steffani Saß|Nele Kampa|Olaf Köller
The interplay of g and mathematical abilities in large-scale assessments across grades
Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education|Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education|Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education
study investigates interplay general cognitive abilities domainspecific mathematical ability applying three different models first model g factor model second model reflects two correlated factors third model nestedfactor model comprises g factor domainspecific mathematical factor cognitive ability furthermore analyzed relation student characteristics selfconcept mathematics gender ses grade mathematics using data six different german lsas three cohorts grade 5 9 13 sample sizes range ngrade5 730 ngrade9 3893 two different frameworks ie literacy curricular confirmed lsas test mathematical ability beyond g two cognitive factors correlated differently student characteristics considered calls future longitudinal approaches issue