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Rosie O'Connor

Research Assistant, University of Oxford

Rosie O’Connor is a developmental researcher in the Attention, Brain and Cognitive Development group at the University of Oxford. She is particularly interested in the relationship between executive functions and maths as well as optimising the mathematical learning environment at preschool through collaborative work with early years practitioners.

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Rosie O’Connor and Amy Godfrey / 11 April 2023

Article Development Individual differences

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