Adaptive Composite Complex Span (ACCES)

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Adaptive Composite Complex Span - ACCES
The Adaptive Composite Complex Span Test (ACCES): An adaptive test of working memory with visuospatial (Symmetry Span Test), mathematical (Operation Span Test) and verbal subtests (Reading Span Test).
Duration: 30 minutes
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Last Updated
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Oct 10, 2025, 12:53PM
Adaptive Operation Span
The Adaptive Operation Span Test, the mathematical subtest of the Adaptive Composite Complex Span Test (ACCES).
Duration: 10 minutes
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Last Updated
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Nov 17, 2025, 9:58PM
Adaptive Reading Span
The Adaptive Reading Span Test, the verbal subtest of the Adaptive Composite Complex Span Test (ACCES).
Duration: 10 minutes
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Last Updated
English
Nov 17, 2025, 9:58PM
Adaptive Symmetry Span
The Adaptive Symmetry Span Test, the visuospatial subtest of the Adaptive Composite Complex Span Test (ACCES).
Duration: 10 minutes
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Last Updated
English
Nov 17, 2025, 9:58PM

References

Google ScholarSearch Google Scholar for peer-reviewed, published research using the Inquisit Adaptive Composite Complex Span (ACCES).

Gonthier, C., Thomassin, N., & Roulin, J.-L. (2016). The Composite Complex Span : French validation of a short working memory task. Behavior Research Methods, 48(1), 233-242.

Gonthier, Corentin, et al. “Measuring Working Memory Capacity in Children Using Adaptive Tasks: Example Validation of an Adaptive Complex Span.” Behavior Research Methods, vol. 50, no. 3, 2018, pp. 910–921.

Aubry, A., & Bourdin, B. (2018). Short Forms of Wechsler Scales Assessing the Intellectually Gifted Children Using Simulation Data. Frontiers in Psychology, 9, 830.

Juniati, D., & Budayasa, I. (2020). Working Memory Capacity and Mathematics Anxiety of Mathematics Students and Its Effect on Mathematics Achievement. Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists, 279-291.

Aubry, A., Gonthier, C., & Bourdin, B. (2021). Explaining the high working memory capacity of gifted children: Contributions of processing skills and executive control. Acta Psychologica, 218, 103358.

Berardi, A., Panuccio, F., Pilli, L., Tofani, M., Valente, D., & Galeoto, G. (2021). Evaluation instruments for executive functions in children and adolescents: A systematic review. Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research, 21(5), 885-896.