Test of Memory and Learning

Synonyms

TOMAL-2

Definition

The Test of Memory and Learning – second edition (TOMAL-2) is an assessment of immediate verbal and nonverbal memory with a delay recall component for verbal memory.

Description

The TOMAL-2 was published in 2007 and is an individually administered assessment of memory and learning indicated for children and adults from ages 5 years 0 months through 59 years 11 months. For older adults who need a shorter battery, the assessment developers created a truncated battery to use for adults aged 55 years 0 months through 89 years 11 months [3].

Structure

Scores from the TOMAL-2 subtests provide four core index scores: Verbal Memory Index (VMI), Nonverbal Memory Index (NMI), Composite Memory Index (CMI) and Verbal Delayed Recall Index (VDRI). The indexes are derived from eight core subtests, separated into verbal and nonverbal categories. Tables 1 and 2provide a comprehensive look at the subtests and which subtests are organized into each domain. These eight...