Why Do You Forget?
1. Couldn't store and break down information
2. Lost it overtime
3. Couldn't get it out- problems with retrieval
4. Interference- meaning something got in the way when you were trying to remember or encode this into your long term memory
The list could go on but we'll stop here!
2. Lost it overtime
3. Couldn't get it out- problems with retrieval
4. Interference- meaning something got in the way when you were trying to remember or encode this into your long term memory
The list could go on but we'll stop here!
Making Your Long-Term Memory Better!
1. Making sure you practice- at different organized times (distributed), better certain skills, free up space through automaticity.
2. Get information in both verbally and visually
3. Block out what gets in the way
4. Focus! Mainly on Organization, Elaboration, and Activity.
5. Go Deeper
6. Do it in many ways
7. Use mnemonics for facts
8. RELATE RELATE RELATE- Back to you!
2. Get information in both verbally and visually
3. Block out what gets in the way
4. Focus! Mainly on Organization, Elaboration, and Activity.
5. Go Deeper
6. Do it in many ways
7. Use mnemonics for facts
8. RELATE RELATE RELATE- Back to you!
Test Your Memory on Basic Topics!
The US States
Times Tables
Facts About the Planets
Even if you don't know these topics keep practicing and you will eventually memorize them!
Remember to always make it MEANINGFUL!
Times Tables
Facts About the Planets
Even if you don't know these topics keep practicing and you will eventually memorize them!
Remember to always make it MEANINGFUL!