Quick Match
Match or different? Decide quickly when symbols flash. Tests working memory and reaction speed.
FAQ
Quick Match tests working memory and processing speed. You must compare the current symbol to the previous one, requiring constant updating of information in working memory.
Correctly matching 30-40 pairs with 85%+ accuracy is average. Scores above 50 with 90%+ accuracy indicate excellent working memory and processing speed.
Quick Match is essentially a 1-back task — you compare the current item to the one immediately before. The n-back test can use higher levels (2-back, 3-back), making it progressively harder.
About this test
Quick Match tests your working memory and rapid decision-making. You must decide whether each symbol matches the one shown immediately before it.
How It Works
Symbols flash on screen one after another. For each symbol, decide whether it is the same as or different from the previous one. Respond quickly and accurately to score well.
Cognitive Basis
This task engages your working memory updating function. You must continuously replace old information with new information while making rapid comparisons.
Tips
- Focus on each symbol as it appears — do not let your mind wander
- Trust your first instinct for faster responses
- Practice to develop automatic pattern recognition