Poor Concentration Poor Short-term Memory Fatigue
A new study shows that limited working memory and not low intelligence may cause poor performance at school among up to 10 percent of children. Students need working memory to be able to follow teachers' instructions. The study authors also found that poor working memory in students is rarely identified by teachers, who often believe children with this problem are inattentive or have low intelligence.
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