Second and fifth graders wanted to participate in learning study

From: Human Development and Family Science

Second and fifth graders are needed for a Virginia Tech Human Development and Family Science research study (IRB #24-1349).

The purpose of this research is to learn more about their literacy, math, self-regulation, and executive function skills, and how those skills are related to each other. Researchers are also interested in the role that life experiences play in the development of those skills so that educators and/or parents can better support their children’s literacy and math learning.

Participation involves one 60-minute video-recorded session. During the session, children will play with a Lego set, do reading and math activities, play iPad games, and play a Head-Toes-Knees-Shoulder game. Meanwhile, parents complete two surveys lasting about 15 minutes each. Sessions can take place at a lab located in the Blacksburg campus, Roanoke, or the participant’s home.

Participants will be compensated with a $20 electronic gift card. If you are interested, fill out this form: http://www.bit.ly/VTLearningStudy 

For more information, contact Isabel Valdivia at learnlab@vt.edu or 540-231-9670.