Schools turn to brain training despite little evidence that X marks the spot

By Timna Jacks, Education Reporter
Updated August 13 2016 - 2:18am, first published 12:15am
Broadmeadows Valley Primary School used a brain training program but after two years found no improvement in student performances. Photo: Eddie Jim
Broadmeadows Valley Primary School used a brain training program but after two years found no improvement in student performances. Photo: Eddie Jim

Australian school students are being taught to rub their ears, massage their jaw, and visualise the letter X, in order to improve their learning.

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