Digit Span Test

Test auditory working memory and attention

Forward Digit Span

• Remember number sequences

• Enter numbers in the same order

• Test basic memory capacity

• Start with 3-digit numbers

Backward Digit Span

• Remember number sequences

• Enter numbers in reverse order

• Test working memory manipulation

• Start with 2-digit numbers

Instructions

  • • Use headphones or work in a quiet environment
  • • Numbers will play sequentially, listen carefully
  • • Enter numbers after playback, with or without spaces
  • • Two consecutive errors will end testing at current length