This Core Maths task introduces the Stroop Effect. Students are asked to design and conduct an experiment to test the effect.
Stroop Effect: Front Sheet
This teacher guidance gives an overview of the task including prior student knowledge, suggested approaches and possible extensions.
Stroop Effect: presentation
This PowerPoint presentation introduces tests associated with the Stroop Effect that students can engage with.
Stroop Effect: word cards
The three student handouts, ‘Correct colour’, Different words’ and ‘Incorrect colour’, contain examples from which to form the basis of student designed experiments.