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Strong Working Memory

Checklist

I DEMONSTRATED
SKILL
THIS SKILL

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 8
details on effective strategies and scaffolds).