Visual Digit Span Test Kit

Purpose: To assess the level of visual processing ability. This is the same as visual short term memory. This is done one time only to determine current visual function.

Supplies: Visual Digit Span Test Kit

Instructions:

• Print the test kit in the handout below.

• Cut out all the sequences

• Locate the four digit sequences with four numbers on them.

• Show one sequence for three seconds and then hide it.

• Student tells you each of the individual numbers by memory.

• This is a visual activity so you do not say anything. Simply show the card.

• Correct responses on the first try for two cards out of three indicates a functioning level.

• Next, locate the three sequences with five numbers on them.

• If client repeats the numbers back to you but out of order, this is a miss.

• If client leaves out a number, this is also a miss.

• Continue testing at the next level until client misses three out of four.

• Once you determine the visual processing level of a client, begin working at the next level.

General Goals for Visual Processing Test Kit:

• 4 for a four year old

• 5 for a five year old

• 6 for a six year old

• At least a 7 for a seven year old, teen or adult.