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Research Study – Published: July 29, 2014
Development of Working Memory Skills among Sixth Standard Students
Bala Josephine, M. L., & Malathi, S.
ABSTRACT
Previous research demonstrates a strong link between working memory and scholastic attainment.
The present study aims to improve working memory using a modified version of Dr. S. Malathi’s (2004)
working memory training module. Three hundred sixth-standard students aged eleven were tested on
phonological loop, visuo-spatial memory, and central executive components of working memory.
Achievement tests in English and Mathematics were constructed and validated for this research.
Fifty students identified with low working memory skills were selected for an experimental study.
Findings show a significant relationship between working memory skills and performance in English
and Mathematics. The working memory training module significantly improved phonological loop functions,
visuo-spatial memory, central executive functioning, and academic achievement. The results highlight
strong implications for classroom instructional practices.
Keywords: Working Memory, Sixth Standard Students, Memory Training, Phonological Loop, Central
Executive, Academic Achievement, English, Mathematics, Educational Research.
This is an Open Access Research distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License
(www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and
reproduction
in any Medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
How to cite this article: Bala Josephine, M. L., & Malathi, S. (2014). Development of working memory
skills among sixth standard students. Indian Educational Researcher, 7(2), 3–10.
Received: June 14, 2014;
Revision Received: July 15, 2014;
Accepted: July 28, 2014.
Responding Author: Bala Josephine, M. L. @ josephine@gmail.com
Article Overview: ISSN: 0974-2123 |
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Published in Volume 7, Issue 2, July – December, 2014
