The WMI is made up of which elements?

The Working Memory Index (WMI) on the WISC-V is designed to assess a child's ability to hold and manipulate information in their mind over short periods. The components that make up the WMI are Digit Span (DS) and Picture Span (PS).

Digit Span includes tasks where the child has to repeat numbers in the same sequence or in reverse order, which tests their auditory working memory. Picture Span requires the child to remember and recall a sequence of images, assessing their visual working memory. Together, these tasks provide valuable insights into how well a child can manage and process information in the moment, which is vital for learning and problem-solving.

This emphasis on both auditory and visual memory tasks reflects the diverse nature of working memory, showing how children interact with different types of information and how they can hold and use that information effectively.