2 Factor Authentication: Working Memory and Life Skills Activity

Here’s a real-world way to help your students strengthen their working memory while learning how to use 2 factor authentication: a useful life skill!

What’s Included: 6 Page PDF: Ready to print and use!

1. 1-page handout (2 versions: complete or fill-in-the-blank) that clearly explains 2 Factor Authentication: what it is, why it’s important, and how it works.

2. 1-page student handout with instructions on how to complete the memory practice (with a partner or independently) and a printable keyboard to use during the activity.

3. 2 pages of random numbers: 50 of each 4-digit, 5-digit, 6-digit, and 7-digit numbers AND 50 of each 8-digit, 9-digit, and 10-digit numbers

How to Use:

• Give students the handout and teach them about 2 Factor Authentication.

• Next, explain the activity. Students can practice on their own or with a partner.

• They can start with 4-digit numbers, or you can assign a higher level based on your students’ abilities. Once they can successfully complete a drill of 10 numbers in a row from one list, they can move up to the next level of difficulty.

• You can make this a regular routine to help improve your students’ working memory skills!

Student Instructions:

1) Either have a friend read you a code or put a ruler underneath the first code in the list you are working on and read it to yourself.

2) Practice memorizing the code. If it’s four digits, you could break it into two two-digit numbers or use another strategy that works for you personally.

3) Repeat the code aloud as you pretend to type it on the keyboard.

4) Practice 10 codes. If you get them all correct (you or your partner check them off as you go), move to a longer code list the next time you practice.

Grades to Use With:

This activity can be used with students in grades 4 and up as there are seven different levels of difficulty. It could be very useful in high school special education and life skills classes.