Plate Tapping: Age Trend
Median plate tapping time falls from 17.0 s at age 9 to 10.6 by age 17 in boys; from 15.8 s to 11.7 in girls. Boys overtake girls between ages 12 and 13.
Data source: Tomkinson et al. 2018 (Eurofit) About this study
Plate Tapping Neurological Trend
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Plate Tapping Median Values
| Age | Male (s) | Female (s) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 16.96 | 15.83 |
| 10 | 15.61 | 14.90 |
| 11 | 14.46 | 14.01 |
| 12 | 13.57 | 13.50 |
| 13 | 12.68 | 12.88 |
| 14 | 11.86 | 12.18 |
| 15 | 11.14 | 11.91 |
| 16 | 10.74 | 11.73 |
| 17 | 10.56 | 11.71 |
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This metric is part of the Eurofit, a standardised 9-test battery for children and adolescents aged 6-18.