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GWM Paper
Samantha Gonzalez
Dr. Washington
Short term memory is a cognitive process that helps when it comes to holding
information in immediate awareness and using it quickly. There is a subcomponent to short term
memory that is called working memory. Working memory is the ability to recall ordered
elements in the correct order after seeing it or hearing it once, and also storing as well as
performing a set of cognitive operations that require attention. Short term memory is linked to
reading, math, written expression, and oral language. There are some weaknesses when it comes
to short term memory, but there are also interventions and modifications that can be made to help
Some of the weaknesses that deal with short term memory, are retaining information, or
reading comprehension. So, when reading, a student may be able to read the book, but not
understand what they just read. They can also read, but not retain any of the information they
read, if the book is an informational book or a class book. Another problem they may have, is
rote memorization. What that means, is that the student would have trouble when it comes to
math and learning some of the formulas or just simple math facts. They may also have trouble
Some interventions or accommodations that can be made, are that the teacher can try to
use visuals to teach concepts. The teacher can also repeat concepts and provide multi-sensory
learning. When it comes to completing a task, the teacher could try and give the student short
and simple steps to complete a certain task. When it comes to reading, the teacher can have the
student read aloud, and then have them summarize and or explain what they just read. There are
many interventions and accommodations that a teacher can do to help their students, these are
just a few. There are many tools that a teacher can use to help them accommodate their students,
it is just a matter of taking the time and worrying about the students.
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