Improving working memory in middle school students isn’t just about remembering facts—it’s about helping students learn how to learn. As educators, we often notice puzzling behaviors: a student can’t recall multiplication facts, another drifts off mid-task, while another seems constantly distracted by everything happening around them. While these behaviors may seem like unrelated challenges, they […]

If you’re looking for ways to improve working memory in your elementary classroom, one of the most powerful and accessible strategies is encouraging student talk. Executive function instruction isn’t just about teaching strategies—it’s about giving students the tools and confidence to think about their own thinking. When students discuss their experiences, reflect on their attention […]

Helping students strengthen working memory is one of the most impactful ways to improve academic performance and support overall executive function development. Working memory allows students to hold and manipulate information in their minds while completing tasks—whether they’re solving a math problem, following multi-step directions, or participating in a class discussion. By integrating executive function […]

When it comes to supporting executive functions in the classroom, working memory IEP goals are a powerful way to track progress and ensure that instruction is meeting individual student needs. Working memory is a foundational executive function that enables students to retain and utilize information in real time—whether it involves following directions, solving math problems, […]