Working Memory
Practise remembering short visual sequences.
Let’s get started
Choose a pupil profile with a supporting adult.
Adult controls use your existing toolkit PIN. No sound or speech is used.
Profiles and records stay in this browser on this device. Use initials or a nickname. Keep a Working Memory backup as well as your usual toolkit backup.
The three activities
How to use Working Memory
Choose positions, shapes or numbers. Watch each item, wait until the sequence disappears, then tap the same items in the same order. Choose Check my sequence when ready. Start with two items.
Practise together first. An independent check records what the pupil recalls without prompting. Choose “Show again / help” to replay; the response will be recorded as supported. Paused or interrupted questions do not qualify for moving up.
Two complete independent checks with at least five of six sequences correct, without help or interruption, can increase the sequence by one item. An adult can choose the length and pace instead. Keep sessions short and comfortable.
This is practice remembering short sequences. Scores describe these activities only; they are not a diagnosis, a standardised memory assessment, or evidence of improvement in general memory or classroom attainment.
Printable support
Shape cards, a position grid and guidance for short sequence practice.
Memory cards & guide - 4-page A4 PDF ↓ · All free printables
One step at a time
Add a pupil → Choose an activity → Practise → See progress
Adult controls are unlocked. They lock when you enter pupil view.
2. Choose an activity
Choose positions, shapes or numbers. Start with two items, practise together and check independent recall when ready.
Ready for pupil view?
Adult controls will lock. You’ll need your PIN to return.
Adult settings
Choose sequence lengths and presentation pace, or check independent recall.
Sequence lengths range from two to seven items. Start with two; increase only when comfortable. Teaching and independent results are shown separately.
3. See progress
Compare whole-sequence accuracy at the same length and pace. Recall time starts after the sequence disappears, excludes paused items and also reflects movement and device use.
Back up or restore pupil records
Keep a safe copy
Working Memory records are separate from other app backups. Download this pupil’s JSON backup after important changes and keep it in your school’s approved secure storage. A download request does not confirm that a file was saved.
Copy or paste a backup instead
After requesting a backup, you can copy the JSON below into a text file and save it with a .json extension in approved secure storage.
Restore merges sessions into the selected pupil without deleting existing sessions or changing their plan. Check the pupil before merging. No PIN or other-tool data is exported.
Paused
Take your time.