Digit Span Task

ABOUT

The Digit Span Task is a numeric memory task.


TASK SPECIFICATION:

What the task measures.

After an array of numbers is shown to you in a sequence, the Digit Span Task measures how many numbers you can recall

After each attempt, the list of numbers presented to you will grow until you can no longer remember the sequence.

PREREQUISITES

To get the best out of this study:

  • Ensure you are seated in a quite environment.
  • Ensure that you can see the screen on your device clearly.

    • STEP 1:

    Memorize the numbers displayed below:

    STEP 2:

    Type the numbers from the previous page below, in the same order they were shown to you.

    STEP 3:

    If you are happy with your answer...

    RESULTS

    Scorecard:

    Current Task:
    Attempt Number:
    Correct:
    Digit Length:
    Digits Presented:
    Response:
    Percentage of response correct:
    Keys Per Second:

    Percentage of digits recalled correctly across task

    Percentage of digits recalled correctly on the first attempt.

    Percentage of digits recalled correctly on the longest digit span.