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Stanford study: Math struggles tied to brain's error response in kids
Stanford study finds kids' math struggles may stem from difficulty adjusting strategies after mistakes, linked to weaker brain activity in cognitive control areas.
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Stanford study finds kids' math struggles may stem from difficulty adjusting strategies after mistakes, linked to weaker brain activity in cognitive control areas.
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