Page 20 - Memory Chapter of Strength Based Approach to Executive Function Skills

Strong Working Memory

Checklist

SKILL RAG

I can remember a series of instructions for long enough to carry them

out correctly. If this is hard for me, I have ways to help me remember

the instructions.

I can remember a series of directions for long enough to follow them. If

this is hard for me, I have strategies to help me remember.

I can hold items in my memory (e.g. a shopping list) whilst carrying on

with a task. If this is hard for me, I have ways to help me remember the

information.

I can remember the steps of a task in order to complete it correctly. If

this is hard for me, I have strategies to help me remember.

I have ways to remember and keep track of the equipment/resources I

need for the day. If this is hard for me, I have strategies to help me

remember.

I remember and keep track of the things I need to get done. If this is

hard for me, I have strategies to help me remember.

I have ways to remember people’s names. If this is hard for me, I have

strategies to help me remember.

I have ways to remember the numbers in a calculation so I can

complete it mentally.

I can hold information in my mind and use it to answer questions. If this

is hard for me, I have ways to help me remember such as recording key

points using bullet points or creating a Mind Map.

I learn from and use my past experiences to help me do well.

N.B. Although it is possible to improve Working Memory through repeated and consistent practise, if a child has a

specific cognitive difficulty in this area, they may continue to find it extremely hard to demonstrate the skills

detailed above. It may therefore be necessary to provide scaffolds and support the child in learning strategies to

support their Working Memory (see our Strength Based Approach to Executive Function Skills book for details on

effective strategies and scaffolds).

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