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Research – Academic improvements measured in students who learn bridge

       Bridge improves short-term memory retention in primary school children (England).  10 primary school children aged 10-11 in a deprived urban area completed a shortened 6-week course in Minibridge near the end of a school term.  Significant improvements in short-term memory retention were found in 4 of the 10 children.  The educational psychologist conducting the study concluded that more gains would probably have been achieved in a standard Minibridge course, and a more comprehensive study is being planned for next year which will also measure math, non-verbal reasoning, and social skills (“Report of Minibridge Pilot Research Project, St. Paul’s C. of E. Primary School, Manchester,” Leah Burman, 03/23/02).