Exploring Relationships among Chopstick Use in Preschool Years and Writing and Math Development in Elementary Years

This study investigates the relationship between preschool chopstick use and early elementary academic achievement in writing and math. Building upon prior research linking chopstick usage to enhanced fine motor skills and brain activity, the study examined whether early exposure to chopsticks relates with improved academic performance. A statistically significant positive relationship was found between chopstick use and writing achievement, but not in math. While factors such as gender, age, and maternal education may have influenced the results, this study provides preliminary evidence suggesting that early chopstick training could positively impact writing skills in young children.

Name thesis:degree_name

D.Ed.

Level thesis:degree_level

doctoral

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Department of Educational Methodology, Policy, and Leadership

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Oregon

Year dc:date.issued

2025

Author dc:creator

• Ngai, Dianna

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• McClure, Heather

• academic achievement
• brain
• chopsticks
• fine motor skills
• math
• writing

Statement dc:rights

• All Rights Reserved.

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/1794/31471

OAI record oai:identifier

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