Sequence Memory Test — Repeat the Pattern
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the sequence memory test measure?
It measures sequential working memory — your ability to remember not just which tiles lit up, but the exact order they appeared in. The sequence is replayed from the start and grows by one step every level.
What is a good sequence memory score?
Most people manage a sequence of 8 or 9 steps. Reaching level 12 is excellent, and anything beyond 15 is exceptional. One wrong tile ends the test, so a single lapse of focus is costly.
How can I get better at sequence memory?
Turn the sequence into a path — imagine drawing a line through the tiles in order, or give each tile position a number and rehearse the digits. Spatial and verbal codes together hold much longer sequences than either alone.
What the sequence test measures
The sequence memory test shows you a pattern that grows by one step each round, and asks you to repeat it back in the correct order. This measures your working memory for ordered information — the same ability you use to remember a series of instructions, a route, or the steps of a method. Each successful round adds another element, so the test steadily finds the length at which your memory for sequences breaks down.
Getting a longer sequence
- Group the sequence into small clusters rather than one long chain.
- Give the pattern a rhythm or a shape you can picture.
- Rehearse the whole sequence in your head before you respond.
- Practise regularly — sequence memory responds well to training.