Making sense of the relation between number sense and math

While several studies have shown that the performance on numerosity comparison tasks is related to individual differences in math abilities, others failed find such a link. These inconsistencies could be due variations which was assessed, different stimulus generation protocols for task, or inhibitory control. This within-subject study conceptual replication tapping into relation between comparison, math, and inhibition adults (N = 122). Three aspects of ability were measured using standardized assessments: Arithmetic fluency, calculation, applied problem solving skills. Participants’ skills Stroop Go/No-Go with numerical non-numerical stimuli. Finally, non-symbolic number sense two versions task differed (Panamath; Halberda, Mazzocco & Feigenson, 2008, https://doi.org/10.1038/nature07246; G&R, Gebuis Reynvoet, 2011, https://doi.org/10.3758/s13428-011-0097-5). We Panamath but not G&R measures calculation arithmetic even when controlling One possible explanation depending characteristics stimuli reliance information may vary only relies more representations, achievement found. Our findings help explain prior mixed regarding link highlight need carefully consider measures.