We have developed a series of four films and PDF fact sheets explaining working memory in detail and how it relates to classroom learning in children and young people. Each set of resources explores a ...

Working memory is one of the most important areas of our memory system and vital if we're to successfully navigate through our world. It can be thought of as the ability to hold and use a limited ...

THERE'S a lesson to be learned when it comes to poor grades. Your child may not be lazy or unintelligent, it could be that they have poor memory, writes Lisa Salmon . CHILDREN who get poor grades in ...

Children’s ability to focus their attention is an enigma that continues to intrigue scientists. While adults tend to zero in on task-relevant features, children often divide their attention across ...

Children across America are struggling to focus. Teachers report shorter attention spans, while parents watch their kids battle distractions. Academic performance continues to decline despite endless ...

The child learning in the classroom is a subject of great importance. While some argue that traditional classroom settings are outdated and ineffective, others firmly believe that they remain primary ...

When we measure working memory, we measure the ability to keep information in mind in the face of distraction. We use this ability all of the time in every day life. For example, trying to remember a ...