This study is currently seeking participants between age 5 and 35!
The goal of this project is to examine normal development of math skills from childhood to adulthood.
Participation involves a neuropsychological assessment and an MRI scan. The neuropsychological assessment lasts 3 to 4 hours and the MRI scan lasts approximately 1.5 hours. All attempts will be made to schedule the sessions at times that are convenient for you. Participants may be asked to return one year later for a follow-up scan.
This study consists of 3 steps:
- The first session involves a neuropsychological assessment. This assessment includes an IQ test as well as a reading and math skills test and will familiarize the participant with fMRI procedures. This session lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours and participants are compensated $50 for their time.
- The second step involves an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan. During the MRI scan, participants will respond to computer-based tasks while pictures of their brain are taken. An MRI scan is a safe, non-invasive procedure that does not use x-rays or radiation. To read more about fMRI please click here. This session lasts 1.5 hours and compensation is $50.
- Repeat steps 1 and 2 a year later.
Volunteers will receive results from the assessment as well as pictures of their brain to take home.
All sessions will take place on Stanford’s campus near the Stanford Hospital. To see where the sessions are located, please click here.
Please click here to fill out our online registration form to participate!
The Stanford Math Development Project is funded by the NSF (National Science Foundation).