Study Setup

Serial Subtraction
Task

Instructions

Welcome

Thank you for taking part in this study. You will complete two mental arithmetic tasks:

  • Counting backwards by 3s
  • Counting backwards by 7s

Each task starts with a short 30-second practice, followed by a 2-minute main trial.


Use the number keys to type your answer, then press ENTER to submit. Press BACKSPACE to correct a typo.

Instructions

  • Type your answer using the number keys
  • Press ENTER to submit each answer
  • Press BACKSPACE to correct a typo

The screen shows one number at a time — it updates to your last answer after each submission. Calculate the next value in your head. If you make a mistake, keep going from where you are.

ENTER to submit  ·  BACKSPACE to correct
Practice Complete

Result

Time's up!

Responses
Errors
Accuracy
PROGRESS
Complete

Task Complete

Thank you — you have finished both tasks! Your data will now download as a CSV file.