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Memory Techniques

Memory Techniques. PHS 2009. Lets test your memory…Look at these objects. Write down the objects you remembered…. There are 20 different items!!. Try to remember these sets of letters. WMB LNF AIC ANB IBF BML SLM. Write down as many sets of letters as you can….

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Memory Techniques

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  1. Memory Techniques PHS 2009

  2. Lets test your memory…Look at these objects

  3. Write down the objects you remembered… There are 20 different items!!

  4. Try to remember these sets of letters • WMB • LNF • AIC • ANB • IBF • BML • SLM

  5. Write down as many sets of letters as you can…

  6. How about these sets of letters... • MLB • MLS • NBA • BMW • FBI • CIA • NFL

  7. Sets of letters • WMB= BMW • LFN= NFL • AIC= CIA • ABN= NBA • IBF= FBI • BLM= MLB • SLM= MLS

  8. Different Memory Techniques • Teamwork • Study with friends • Divide up the work • Know different information

  9. Different Memory Techniques • Chunking • A technique used when remembering numbers • Short term memory can store 5-9 numbers at once • Examples of Chunking in real life • Phone Number= 847-991-1231 • Credit Card= 4473-8756-9900-1221 • Social Security Card= 223-87-4530

  10. Different Memory Techniques • Wacky Words • Combine the first letters of different sets of information. • Examples • PEMDAS= Parentheses, exponents, multiply, divide, add, and subtract • FOIL= First, Outside, Inside, Last • (m+5)(m-2)

  11. Different Memory Techniques • Silly Sentences • Making a sentence using the first letter of each piece of information • Examples • Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally (PEMDAS) • Never Eat Soggy Waffles (N, E, S, W)

  12. Different Memory Techniques • Visualization • Create a mental picture that represents information. • Examples: • How to pick an apple. • Imagine you are walking in an orchard, looking up at red apples dangling over your head. You notice one apple is bigger than the others and you extend your arm to grab it. Once in your hand, you know it’s the perfect apple because it isn’t too squishy or firm. Its perfect.

  13. Different Memory Techniques • Association • Pairing new information with well known information • Example: • Mike Smith • Michael Jordan eating a granny smith apple

  14. Different Memory Techniques • Repetition: • Repeating the information over and over to cement it in your brain. • Examples: • 2+2=4, 2+2=4, 2+2=4, etc. • Using flashcards for vocab

  15. Different Memory Techniques • Mental Map • A diagram used to represent words or ideas linked to a central key word or idea • Examples: • WWII= Causes, battles, people, effects

  16. Intelligence • Intelligence: The capacity to understand, know, apprehend, or grasp mentally

  17. Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory • Howard Gardner believes that IQ tests do not completely measure human intelligence • In his theory, Gardner believes that every individual has 8 different and independent abilities for solving problems or 8 different ways to be SMART!!!! • Gardner believes that the capacity of each intelligence depends on how the individual is brought up or nurtured.

  18. Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory • Everyone has all 8 multiple intelligences to some degree, but some may be more obvious in you because of your upbringing, family, schooling, likes and dislikes. • The intelligences can be increased or developed. • All the intelligences work together in everyday life to help you be smarter.

  19. 8 Intelligences • Verbal-Linguistic “word smart” • Typically good at reading, writing, and memorizing words • Logical-Mathematical “number smart” • Naturally excel in mathematics, chess, computer programming • Visual-Spatial “picture smart” • Have a good sense of direction and can solve puzzles

  20. 8 Intelligences • Bodily-Kinesthetic “body smart” • Generally good at physical activities such as sports or dance • Musical-Rhythmic “music smart” • Greater sensitivity to sounds, rhythms, tones, and music • Interpersonal “people smart” • Characterized by their sensitivity to others' moods, feelings, temperaments.

  21. 8 intelligences • Intrapersonal “self smart” • Tend to work alone and know their limits • Naturalistic “world and nature smart” • Have greater sensitivity to nature and the ability to nurture and grow things

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