The benefits of computerised working memory assessment

Abstract

Working memory capacity is a fluid cognitive skill (Blair, 2006) that refers to the ability to store and manipulate information for brief periods. There is a substantial body of research demonstrating the importance of working memory in the classroom and its critical role in determining success in learning outcomes. The aim of this article is to briefly review the research on working memory in the classroom and discuss a computerised tool for assessing and diagnosing working memory deficits in school-aged children. © The British Psychological Society, 2011.