math skills

collocation in English

meaningsofmathematicsandskill

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mathematics
noun[U]
uk
/ˌmæθˈmæt.ɪks/us
/ˌmæθˈmæt̬.ɪks/
the study of numbers, shapes, and space using reason and usually a special system of symbols and rules for ...
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skill
noun[C or U]
uk
/skɪl/us
/skɪl/
an ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you have ...
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(Definition ofmathematicsandskillfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Whether children are playing, or learning language or math skills, they are also receiving training in executive function skills at the same time.
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The predictive validity of latent pure short-term memory capacity would provide important progress toward understanding the biologically primary factors that influence variability in math skills.
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In addition, because of subjects' generally poor math skills, they would not have been able to make productive use of the information.
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Cooptation of biologically primary memory ability would be suggested by observed correlations between pure short-term memory capacity and biologically secondary math skills.
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Psychometric support for latent pure short-term memory capacity will provide an important starting point for future fine-grained analyses of the intrinsic factors that influence individual differences in math skills.
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Cowan's analysis suggests a line of research for investigating potential indicators of co-optation in the domain of math skills.
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Cowan's target article suggests important avenues of future research that might lead to a complete account of variability in math skills.
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Obtained relations between pure short-term memory capacity and variability in math skills also may help disentangle the influences of biological and cultural factors on math attainment.
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In contrast, they rated their math ability less favorably when their gender and the corresponding stereotype of women's inferior math skills was made salient.
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Math skills are developed through the process of grouping, adding, and subtracting, particularly with standardized blocks, such as unit blocks.
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Both his father and mothera chemist and veterinarian, respectivelystressed the value of acquiring math skills.
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Students are tested on their reading and math skills.
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He has math skills as his powers and uses them to effectively solve math problems.
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They provided classes ranging from foreign languages to basic math skills, so they could engage with a wide variety of customers and conduct monetary transactions.
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In the game, players have to chop veggies, stir soups, top pizzas, and more using math skills.
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The chosen applicants were required to take an entrance exam to test their verbal and math skills.
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The school focuses on dropout prevention, improving student's reading and math skills and assisting the student to successfully graduate.
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Title 1 programs provide academic support to improve reading and math skills through an individualized plan for improvement.
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The program helps five-to nine-year-old children build real-world math skills, including identifying basic fractions, measuring length and weight, and locating calendar dates.
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They will spend many hours solving puzzles, doing math problems, and looking for hidden treasures-- sharpening their math skills without even realizing it.
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