Sequence Memory Test

1. Click Start to begin.
2. Watch as tiles light up one at a time.
3. Repeat the sequence by clicking the tiles in the same order.
4. Each level adds one more tile to the sequence.
5. The test ends when you click the wrong tile.
6. Your score is the highest level reached.

Tip: Try to visualize the pattern as a shape or path across the grid. Chunking the sequence into groups can help you remember longer patterns.

Understanding Your Score

Sequence memory tests spatial working memory — the ability to hold and manipulate spatial information in real time. This involves the visuospatial sketchpad component of working memory, primarily engaging the prefrontal and parietal cortex. The average person can remember about 7 items in a verbal list, but spatial sequences are typically shorter at 5–6 items due to the additional encoding demands of position information.

Tips for Improvement

• Chunk the sequence into groups — break long sequences into smaller 2–3 tile clusters.
• Create a mental narrative — describe the path to yourself (e.g., "top-left, then down, then right").
• Focus without distracting yourself — avoid counting or talking during the display phase.
• Practice builds capacity over time — spatial working memory responds well to regular training.