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Current projects

Longitudinal predictors of mathematical development in primary school (Numer8ED)

Tracking the development of basic number skills and its relationship to mathematical development from year 1 to year 3 in primary school.

Cross-linguistic differences in number processing and arithmetic

How the structure of number words in different languages affects numerical cognition.

Fractions and decimals

What is it that makes fractions and decimals difficult for children and adults? Which educational interventions work?

Mathematics anxiety

The relationship between mathematics anxiety and working memory in adults and secondary school children.