Table 4 Mean differences in raw scores for timed motor tests, Mean (SD)
Variable | N | Pegboard | Bead threading | Bolt board |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gender | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Boys | 148 | 8.59 (1.65) | 9.65 (1.70) | 9.16 (2.35) |
   Girls | 160 | 8.77 (1.57) | 9.81 (1.71) | 8.99 (2.63) |
Age | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   ≤ 8 yrs | 72 | 8.07 (1.06) | 9.13 (1.42) | 7.89 (2.10) |
   8.5 - 9.0 yrs | 108 | 8.36 (1.52) | 9.50 (1.66) | 8.89 (2.18) |
   ≥ 9.5 yrs | 128 | 9.29 (1.74) | 10.27 (1.73) | 9.89 (2.67) |
Nutritional status | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Stunted | 74 | 8.41 (1.75) | 9.68 (2.02) | 8.93 (2.77) |
   Not stunted | 234 | 8.77 (1.56) | 9.75 (1.59) | 9.12 (2.40) |
Household resources | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Level 1 | 123 | 8.79 (1.71) | 9.89 (1.72) | 9.22 (2.87) |
   Level 2 | 94 | 8.41 (1.58) | 9.59 (1.70) | 8.72 (2.15) |
   Level 3 | 91 | 8.81 (1.48) | 9.66 (1.68) | 9.24 (2.26) |
School exposure | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   None | 35 | 7.80 (1.85) | 8.90 (2.11) | 7.74 (2.67) |
   1-2 years | 101 | 8.47 (1.47) | 9.79 (1.56) | 8.72 (2.59) |
   > 2 years | 172 | 8.99 (1.56) | 9.86 (1.66) | 9.55 (2.27) |
Area of residence | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Rural | 245 | 8.66 (1.62) | 9.72 (1.72) | 8.98 (2.45) |
   Urban | 63 | 8.78 (1.58) | 9.79 (1.65) | 9.43 (2.67) |