What is Working Memory? Working Memory is the thinking skill
that helps you to: - Remember information and then use it later.
- Perform multi-step directions. - Understand what you have
read. For example, you use your Working Memory skills when you
remember the rules for basketball while you’re in the middle of
playing a game. Sammy & Ugene In this comic strip, Sammy calls
Ugene to see if he wants to go to the beach. Ugene gets so
excited, however, that he forgets some important things when
he”s getting ready to go. What can you do? If you ever have a
hard time remembering your teacher’s instructions, or if you
often forget how to complete an assignment, then you might need
some help improving your Working Memory skills. The good news is
that we can help! Here are some simple ideas that you can use to
improve your Working Memory and stop forgetting important
things: - Learn to “chunk” by trying to remember two or more
things as one item. You can often do this by repeatedly doing
these activities together, so