Working memory is a cognitive function that is essential for carrying out everyday activities and temporarily retaining ...

When students create a visual resource to scaffold problem-solving, they can approach independent work with more confidence ...

When discussing learning transfer—the ability to apply previous knowledge, skills, and strategies to new contexts or situations—we should also be mindful of our learners’ cognitive load. Cognitive ...

Teachers need to understand that young people can only think about a limited number of things at once – and new national teaching standards now require it ...

Modern life asks you to do more, do it faster, be more productive, and keep up with everything around you. At work or at home, there are always new things to do and changes to keep up with. Maybe you ...

A new study from the University of Kansas explores the role of working memory in word problem-solving for students with and without math difficulties. Researchers found that using interventions to ...