About this exercise
Operation span (OSpan) was developed by Turner & Engle (1989) and remains the gold-standard complex working memory measure.
Unlike simple span tasks, OSpan forces simultaneous processing AND storage — the realistic working memory of everyday life.
You alternate solving math equations (true/false) with memorizing letters. At the end, recall the letters in order.
Scores predict reading comprehension, fluid reasoning, and academic performance.