Why is working memory so important to learning?

The video discusses working memory, a cognitive process involving the simultaneous intake and manipulation of information. It highlights how deficits in working memory and other executive functions can lead to repeated academic difficulties across various subjects. The video also explains the increased risk of low academic achievement for children with these deficits and suggests identifying struggling students by ruling out other causes. Ongoing research by the Department of Education aims to further analyze the relationship between executive functions and academic performance as students progress to higher grades.

How do executive functions relate to academic difficulties in children?

What ongoing research is being conducted by the Department of Education regarding executive functions?