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New York Times features an article in Gray Matter that discusses the benefits of speaking two languages, not only for its advantages of conversing in this global world with more people but in the…Continue
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If children are anxious about doing math it can be detected in functional MRI (fMRI) scans. It appears that they have brain functions that differs from children who don’t have this anxiety according…Continue
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In a study reported in Transitional Psychiatry researchers found that the brains of teenagers who play computer games on a regular basis were different from those teens who played infrequently.…Continue
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Internalized Timing of Isochronous Sounds Is Represented in Neuromagnetic Beta OscillationsTakako…Continue
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A study in the journal Nature looked at IQ tests and MRI scans for 33 teens over four years and found fluctuations in their verbal and nonverbal IQ scores that were linkied to changes in their brain…Continue
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A month or so ago, Mike Salamanca wrote about using flipped instruction in the classroom. He asked what educators thought about this model for engaging students. We had a few responses and from…Continue
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TDLC scientist Paula Tallal has been named one of the 20 biggest brains in New Jersey. The 20 named individuals have been chosen for their creativity, imagination and achievement in making significant breakthroughs in their fields. We are so fortunate to have Dr. Tallal as part of our network. She contributes to the website and responds to many questions. Congratulations, Dr. Tallal. Here is the link to the story.…
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What is the mark of a good student? Is it innate intelligence? Is it attention span? Is it drive? Studies show that a major contributor to success might be as simple as having self-control. Take, for example, the marshmallow experiment.
Place a single marshmallow in front of a four-year old. Tell them they can eat it now or wait 15 minutes and have it along with a second marshmallow.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Walter Mischel of Stanford University performed this very…
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Studies and statistics have clearly demonstrated the link between low achievement and low socioeconomic status or SES. Still, studies have also shown that given the right conditions, every student – including those from less fortunate circumstances – have the opportunity to succeed. Not only that, but the kinds of changes that can increase achievement are available to every household, regardless of SES.
Factors linked to low-SES have been shown to have an effect upon readiness for…
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