Is Level 2 a good paired memory score?
At Level 2, your paired memory score is right around the Average band — where most adults score on a calm, focused attempt. Nothing wrong with average; it is the realistic baseline before training kicks in. Level 2 is the standard Average threshold for paired memory score. Against the standard benchmarks, your Level 2 score is 2 levels past the Elite cutoff (Level 4), 1 levels past the Fast cutoff (Level 3), and exactly at the Average cutoff (Level 2). The neighboring indexed buckets are Level 1 (Below Average) and Level 3 (Fast). Take the Paired Memory Test to see how your live performance compares.
Where Level 2 falls
- Your score
- Level 2
- Tier
- Average
- Elite threshold
- Level 4
- Fast threshold
- Level 3
- Average threshold
- Level 2
Nearby scores
Frequently asked questions
Is Level 2 a good paired memory score?
Level 2 sits in the Average band. The Average reference is Level 2 and the Fast reference is Level 3, so you have clear room to improve with practice.
How does Level 2 compare to the average?
The Average threshold on the Paired Memory Test is Level 2. Your Level 2 is in the Average band relative to that. Elite performers cross Level 4; Fast performers cross Level 3.
How can someone improve from Level 2?
Consistent practice — same environment, same time of day, same input device — is the biggest lever. Take the Paired Memory Test a few times per week, sleep well, and watch how your score drifts toward the Fast (Level 3) and Elite (Level 4) thresholds over a few weeks.