EFECTO DEL ENTRENAMIENTO DE MEMORIA DE TRABAJO Y MINDFULNESS EN LA CAPACIDAD DE MEMORIA DE TRABAJO Y EL DESEMPEÑO MATEMÁTICO EN NIÑOS DE SEGUNDO GRADO.

The aim of this study is to evaluate two types of techniques for training working memory and their possible effects on learning mathematics. An intervention was carried out with eighty-four second graders, who participated in four training sessions: working memory, mindfulness, both working memory and mindfulness, and a control group (without training). Tests of mathematics and memory were given before and after the intervention. The results showed improvement in the capacity of working memory for the three experimental groups, but an increase only in mathematical performance for the group that received mindfulness training. The article concludes with a discussion of the findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]