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Improving working memory

The impact of working memory training on attainment in the BAS3 number skills test in Year 3 English children

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN47105456
Enrollment
1700
Registered
2016-09-15
Start date
2016-09-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-19

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Conditions

Numeracy Not Applicable Numeracy

Interventions

Schools are randomly allocated to one of three groups using block randomisation with a random number generator. There will be six blocks, defined on the basis of school size (one-form entry, two or mo

Sponsors

Education Endowment Fund
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Schools: 1. English state primary schools 2. Have at least 20 pupils in Year 3 Children: 1. Year three pupils 2. Low numeracy skills 3. Parents have not opted their child out of participating

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not meeting inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Number skills will be assessed at the end of year 3 using the BAS3 number skills test. There is no pre-test but instead KS1 scores will be used as a comparator.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Working memory will be assessed using the three central executive subtests (counting recall, backward digit recall, listening recall) of a working memory scale for children at baseline and at the end of year 3. 2. Attention and behaviour in class will be assessed by teachers using the Attention Rating Scale for Teachers at the end of year 3

Countries

United Kingdom

Contacts

Public ContactHazel Northcott
hazel.northcott@behaviouralinsights.co.uk+44 (0)7530 728 898

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026