Associating Effects of Working Memory Capacity on Academic Performance of School Learners

Dr. Muhammad Jamil Bajwa; Dr. Muhammad Asif Nadeem; Dr. Muhammad Basharat

doi:10.36902/rjsser-vol5-iss2-2024(105-111)

Dr. Muhammad Jamil Bajwa Professor, Department of Education, Northern University, Nowshera
Dr. Muhammad Asif Nadeem Associate Professor, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Dr. Muhammad Basharat Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Northern University, Nowshera

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36902/rjsser-vol5-iss2-2024(105-111)

Keywords: Working Memory Capacity, Academic Performance, Educational Achievement, Elementary School, Long Term Memory, Short Term Memory.

Abstract

The present study examines the intricate relationship among working memory capacity and scholarly attainment in school students. The aim of this research was to establish an association between the working memory capacity and scholarly attainment of primary school students. Additionally, it sought to examine the impact of working memory on scholarly activities as subjectively interpreted by the students. These objectives were achieved through Likert scale designed survey conducted in the Districts of Multan, Bahawalpur, Lodhran and Dera Ghazi Khan elementary male, female schools. A sample of 304 respondents selected randomly from 30 elementary schools. The results educed a crucial significance of this cognitive function in the context of academic performance. Research identified dire need of adopting a comprehensive strategy to education that takes into account the unique variation in working memory capacity across individual. It may be concluded that this research provides significant contribution to the field of cognitive science in the domain of elementary education enabling learners to achieve their maximum academic capabilities.