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The Working Memory Rating Scale: A classroom-based behavioural assessment of working memory

Alloway, T.; Gathercole, S.; Kirkwood, H.; Elliott, J.

Authors

T. Alloway

S. Gathercole

H. Kirkwood



Abstract

The aim of the present study was to investigate the potential of the Working Memory Rating Scale (WMRS), an observer-based rating scale that reflects behavioral difficulties of children with poor working memory. The findings indicate good internal reliability and adequate psychometric properties for use as a screening tool by teachers. Higher (i.e., more problematic) teacher ratings on the WMRS were associated with lower memory scores on direct assessments of working memory skills, as measured by the Automated Working Memory Assessment (AWMA) and the WISC-IV Working Memory Index. The use of the WMRS will allow educators to draw on their expertise in the classroom for early detection of children with working memory failures.

Citation

Alloway, T., Gathercole, S., Kirkwood, H., & Elliott, J. (2009). The Working Memory Rating Scale: A classroom-based behavioural assessment of working memory. Learning and Individual Differences, 19(2), 242-245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2008.10.003

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jun 1, 2009
Deposit Date Jan 6, 2010
Journal Learning and Individual Differences
Print ISSN 1041-6080
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 19
Issue 2
Pages 242-245
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2008.10.003
Keywords Working memory, Behavior, Automated Working Memory Assessment, Teacher ratings.

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