Claire E. Cameron|Laura L. Brock|William M. Murrah|Lindsay H. Bell|Samantha L. Worzalla|David W. Grissmer|Frederick J. Morrison
Fine Motor Skills and Executive Function Both Contribute to Kindergarten Achievement
Institute for Advanced Study|College of Charleston|Institute for Advanced Study|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Institute for Advanced Study|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
study examined contribution executive function ef multiple aspects fine motor skills achievement 6 standardized assessments sample middlesocioeconomic status kindergarteners three 4yearolds n 213 fine gross motor skills assessed home visit kindergarten ef measured fall kindergarten woodcockjohnson iii tests academic achievement administered fall spring correlations indicated ef fine motor skills appeared distinct controlling background variables higher levels ef fine motor skills specifically design copy predicted higher achievement multiple subtests kindergarten entry well improvement fall spring implications research school readiness discussed