Memory Terms...Explained

Phonological Memory
The ability to decode several sounds and temporarily store them to be able to effectively blend all those sounds together to read words. Phonological memory is an indicator of early reading success and can be improved through research based reading programs.

Short Term Memory aka Working Memory
The ability to store information that you need to remember and manipulate for brief periods of time (seconds, minutes, or hours). Through repetition and making meaningful connections, short term memory can translate into long term memory.

Long Term Memory (LTM)
The information that your brain retains for as little as a few days, or as long as a few decades. LTM is divided into explicit (facts you consciously learn like vocab words for a test), implicit (information you draw on automatically to perform tasks like driving a car) and semantic memory (automatic facts that don't require any effort to recall, like the days of the week).