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Math and Early Brain Development

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Alex Barnold

A recent study finds that  third-graders use their brains in an entirely different way when solving math problems than their second grade counterparts. Using functional MRI’s, scientists presented 90 second and third grade students with basic arithmetic problems.  The MRI’s measured … Continue reading →

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