Swee Fong Ng
Biographic Data
| ID | 3656358 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Swee Fong Ng |
| GIVEN NAMES | Swee Fong |
| FAMILY NAME | Ng |
| SIGNATURE | NG S F |
| AFFILIATIONS | a National Institute of Education, Singapore |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9404-4770 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Learning and solving algebra word problems: The roles of relational skills, arithmetic, and executive functioning
Although algebra is a prerequisite for higher mathematics, few studies have examined the mathematical and cognitive capabilities that contribute to the development of algebra word problems solving skills. We examined changes in these relations from second to ninth grades. Using a cross-sequential design that spanned 4 years, children from 3 cohorts (Mage = 7.85, 10.05, and 12.32) were administered annual tests of algebra word problems, mathematic…
The cognitive underpinnings of emerging mathematical skills: Executive functioning, patterns, numeracy, and arithmetic
Background: Exposure to mathematical pattern tasks is often deemed important for developing children's algebraic thinking skills. Yet, there is a dearth of evidence on the cognitive underpinnings of pattern tasks and how early competencies on these tasks are related to later development.Aims: We examined the domain-specific and domain-general determinants of performances on pattern tasks by using (a) a standardized test of numerical and arithmeti…
Neuroscience and the Teaching of Mathematics
Much of the neuroimaging research has focused on how mathematical operations are performed. Although this body of research has provided insight for the refinement of pedagogy, there are very few neuroimaging studies on how mathematical operations should be taught. In this article, we describe the teaching of algebra in Singapore schools and the imperatives that led us to develop two neuroimaging studies that examined questions of curricular conce…
Learning and solving algebra word problems: The roles of relational skills, arithmetic, and executive functioning
Although algebra is a prerequisite for higher mathematics, few studies have examined the mathematical and cognitive capabilities that contribute to the development of algebra word problems solving skills. We examined changes in these relations from second to ninth grades. Using a cross-sequential design that spanned 4 years, children from 3 cohorts (Mage = 7.85, 10.05, and 12.32) were administered annual tests of algebra word problems, mathematic…
The cognitive underpinnings of emerging mathematical skills: Executive functioning, patterns, numeracy, and arithmetic
Background: Exposure to mathematical pattern tasks is often deemed important for developing children's algebraic thinking skills. Yet, there is a dearth of evidence on the cognitive underpinnings of pattern tasks and how early competencies on these tasks are related to later development.Aims: We examined the domain-specific and domain-general determinants of performances on pattern tasks by using (a) a standardized test of numerical and arithmeti…
Neuroscience and the Teaching of Mathematics
Much of the neuroimaging research has focused on how mathematical operations are performed. Although this body of research has provided insight for the refinement of pedagogy, there are very few neuroimaging studies on how mathematical operations should be taught. In this article, we describe the teaching of algebra in Singapore schools and the imperatives that led us to develop two neuroimaging studies that examined questions of curricular conce…
The cognitive underpinnings of emerging mathematical skills: Executive functioning, patterns, numeracy, and arithmetic
Background: Exposure to mathematical pattern tasks is often deemed important for developing children's algebraic thinking skills. Yet, there is a dearth of evidence on the cognitive underpinnings of pattern tasks and how early competencies on these tasks are related to later development.Aims: We examined the domain-specific and domain-general determinants of performances on pattern tasks by using (a) a standardized test of numerical and arithmeti…
Learning and solving algebra word problems: The roles of relational skills, arithmetic, and executive functioning
Although algebra is a prerequisite for higher mathematics, few studies have examined the mathematical and cognitive capabilities that contribute to the development of algebra word problems solving skills. We examined changes in these relations from second to ninth grades. Using a cross-sequential design that spanned 4 years, children from 3 cohorts (Mage = 7.85, 10.05, and 12.32) were administered annual tests of algebra word problems, mathematic…
Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Arithmetic (2 works) · Cognition (2 works) · Cognitive psychology (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Executive functions (2 works) · Mathematics (2 works) · Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques (2 works) · Working memory (2 works)