Monday, September 9, 2013

Working Memory and Academic Skills

Working memory is perhaps the most important thinking skill for academic performance. Verbal working memory plays a powerful role in reading comprehension, phonological awareness, and completing math word problems. Visual working memory is often significantly impaired in children who struggle in the area of mathematics.




Reading

• Working Memory is important while learning how to decode words.
• Working Memory helps when kids are trying to remember specific parts of a story.
• Working Memory aids in recalling previously learned vocabulary while reading.


Math:

• Working Memory helps when kids are trying to keep track of multi-step problems.
• Working Memory is important while trying to recall the proper methods for solving problems.
• Working Memory aids in recalling and applying problem solving strategies.


Writing:

• Working Memory is important for keeping multiple ideas in mind at once.
• Working Memory helps kids to be aware of the proper ways to structure sentences and paragraphs.
• Working Memory helps when kids are trying to
recall spelling and grammar rules.

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