Working Memory at Near-Adult Level

No consistent evidence of working memory at near-adult level in daily contexts

• Does not demonstrate working memory at near-adult level behaviours
• Relies entirely on adult direction for related tasks

Beginning to show working memory at near-adult level with significant support

• Inconsistent working memory at near-adult level; needs adult prompting
• Partial performance in familiar, structured settings

Demonstrates working memory at near-adult level consistently in familiar contexts

• Applies working memory at near-adult level reliably in routine situations
• Requires prompting to transfer to new or demanding contexts

Performs working memory and cognitive-control tasks at or near adult level in structured, low-pressure settings.

• Demonstrates working memory at near-adult level independently across varied contexts
• Sustains performance without adult support or reminders

Applies working memory at near-adult level flexibly; can articulate and model it for others

• Articulates own process when applying working memory at near-adult level
• Transfers skill spontaneously to novel domains