Table 1.

Correctness of responses for each myth assertion.

Neuromyth	Incorrect		Correct		Do not know
	UK (%)	NL (%)	UK (%)	NL (%)	UK (%)	NL (%)
Individuals learn better when they receive information in their preferred learning style (e.g., auditory, visual, kinesthetic).	93	96	4	3	3	1
Differences in hemispheric dominance (left brain, right brain) can help explain individual differences amongst learners.	91	86	3	4	6	11
Short bouts of co-ordination exercises can improve integration of left and right hemispheric brain function.	88	82	0	5	12	13
Exercises that rehearse co-ordination of motor-perception skills can improve literacy skills.	78	63	3	11	19	27
Environments that are rich in stimulus improve the brains of pre-school children.	95	56	1	29	4	15
Children are less attentive after consuming sugary drinks, and/or snacks.	57	55	24	24	20	21
It has been scientifically proven that fatty acid supplements (omega-3 and omega-6) have a positive effect on academic achievement.	69	54	12	16	20	30
There are critical periods in childhood after which certain things can no longer be learned.	33	52	53	38	14	10
We only use 10% of our brain.	48	46	26	42	26	12
Regular drinking of caffeinated drinks reduces alertness.	26	36	39	41	35	23
Children must acquire their native language before a second language is learned. If they do not do so neither language will be fully acquired.	7	36	82	61	11	3
Learning problems associated with developmental differences in brain function cannot be remediated by education.	16	19	69	62	15	19
If pupils do not drink sufficient amounts of water (=6–8 glasses a day) their brains shrink.	29	16	46	49	26	35
Extended rehearsal of some mental processes can change the shape and structure of some parts of the brain.	6	14	69	58	26	28
Individual learners show preferences for the mode in which they receive information (e.g., visual, auditory, kinesthetic).	4	13	95	82	2	5