Brain networks supporting execution of mathematical skills versus acquisition of new mathematical competence.

This fMRI study examines how students extend their mathematical competence. Students solved a set of algebra-like problems. These problems included Regular Problems that have a known solution technique and Exception Problems that but did not have a known technique. Two distinct networks of activity...

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Main Authors: Samuel Wintermute, Shawn Betts, Jennifer L Ferris, Jon M Fincham, John R Anderson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3519473?pdf=render