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The '''Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning, Second Edition (WRAML2)''' is a standardized test that measures an individual's memory functioning. It evaluates both immediate and delayed memory ability along with the acquisition of new learning. <ref name=WRAML2MANUAL>Sheslow, D., and Adams, W. (2003). ''Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning Second Edition administration and technical manual''. Lutz, FL: Psychological Assessment Resources.</ref> The WRAML2 is normed for individuals ages 5-90 years.

The '''Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning (WRAML)''', Secondcurrently Editionin its third edition (WRAML2)'''WRAML3'''), is a [[standardized, individually administered test]] that measures an individual's [[memory]] functioning. It evaluates both immediate, delayed and delayedrecognition memory [[:wikt:-ability|ability]] along with the acquisition of new [[learning]]. <ref name=WRAML2MANUAL>Sheslow Adams, DW., and AdamsSheslow, WD. (20032021). ''Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning SecondThird Edition administration and technical manualmanuals''. LutzSan Antonio, FL: PsychologicalPearson Assessment Resources.</ref> The WRAML2WRAML3 is normed for individuals ages 5-905–90 years.

The WRAML2 is composed of two verbal, two visual, and two attention-concentration subtests, yielding a Verbal Memory Index, a Visual Memory Index, and an Attention-Concentration Index. Together, these subtests yield the General Memory Index. <ref name=WRAML2MANUAL /> The Working Memory Index consists of the Symbolic Working Memory and and Verbal Working Memory subtests. In addition, there are four recognition subtests.

The WRAML3 is composed of [[Language|verbal]], [[visual]], and [[attention]]-[[concentration]] sub[[Test (assessment)|tests]], which can be used to yield Immediate, Delayed and Recognition Verbal Memory Indexes; Immediate, Delayed and Recognition Memory Visual Memory Indexes; and an Attention-Concentration Index. These subtests yield aggregate Immediate, Delayed, and Recognition Indexes as well as a General Memory Index.<ref name=WRAML2MANUAL /> In addition, a [[Working Memory]] Index consists of parallel versions of Visual and Verbal Working Memory subtests. While there is a core of subtests, there are several options of how battery content can be utilized, including two abbreviated formats. An embedded performance validity measure is also available.

Like the [[Wide Range Achievement Test]], WRAML2 is published by and available from [http://www.parinc.com Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc.]. A scoring program also is available.

The WRAML3 is currently published by [[Pearson Education|Pearson Assessments]].<ref name=WRAML3>WRAML3 main page https://www.pearsonassessments.com/WRAML3</ref>

== References ==

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==Further reading==

[[Category: Memory tests]]

[''Essentials in Assessment: Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning, 3rd Edition and The Everyday Memory Survey,'' (2024), John Wiley publishers. [Wide Range Achievement Test]]

== External links ==

* [https://www.pearsonassessments.com/store/usassessments/en/Store/Professional-Assessments/Cognition-%26-Neuro/Wide-Range-Assessment-of-Memory-and-Learning-%7C-Third-Edition-/p/P100002000.html#top WRAML3 Publisher]

[[Category: Memory tests]]