MEMORY SKILLS

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MEMORY SKILLS

• 8TH GRADE STUDY SKILLS CURRICULUM

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YOUR MEMORY

• Your mind is built to remember. It never forgets
  or loses anything throughout your entire life.
  We say forget when actually we have trouble
  remembering information due to memory blocks,
  misplacement, or the replacement of information.
  It is natural to remember only those things or
  concepts which we think are important. This is
  because we pay more attention to the ideas and
  information we want to remember or relate to our
  own priorities.

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YOUR MEMORY (cont.)

• There are many techniques, strategies, mnemonics,
  and tricks which can help you memorize and recall
  almost anything. First, you must intend to
  remember and learn the information and then set a
  realistic goal. As with almost any aspect of
  your life, if you focus your concentration upon
  remembering, you will succeed. Realize that you
  can improve your memory.

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Why do we forget?

• Lack of intent
• Faulty recall system
• Poor listener
• Lack of intention
• Too painful or embarrassing
• Unprepared
• Tired
• Fear

• Physical stress
• Distracted
• Bored
• Dislike the person or disagree with what is being
  said
• Lack of understanding
• Mental stress or strain

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6 Types of Memory
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Mnemonics
Mnemonics help you to memorize and recall almost
any information. Mnemonics provide a systematic
approach for organizing and remembering facts
that have no apparent link or connection of their
own.
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Get moving...

• Orally recite whenever possible
• Write the information several times
• Walk/pace if you need to while reciting, reading,
  etc.
• Use gestures if it helps

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Visualize...
Visualize...

• Form clear pictures in your mind
• The mind remembers pictures more easily and for
  longer periods than words

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Link Information...

• Hook new information onto old information
• Group or chunk material together
• Remember similar/associated material when memory
  is blocked (helps jog memory)

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Mnemonics/Strategies for Improving Memory
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More Memory Tips

• Link what your learning with what you already
  know.
• Intend to remember when you learn.
• Use mnemonics that work for you.
• Colors, shapes, placement and pictures are
  important to your memory.
• Get past short-term memory and learn for long
  term memory

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Be smart...

• Make your memorizing methods organized.
• Work with your memory and not against it.
• Make remembering a habit.
• Break up material in small units and review
  daily.

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When to Review

• After class to reinforce short-term memory
• In the evening before going to sleep
• Within 24 hours of your lesson while editing
  notes
• 10 minutes each day
• Quiz yourself and try to relate previously
  learned material to current studies

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Overlearn the Material

• Continue to review after you know the information
• Find a study partner with whom you can discuss
  the material.

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REWARD YOURSELF !!!

• Compliment yourself on a job well done.
• Learn to trust your memory---it is your best
  resource.