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Study Smart Guide: Unlocking your Memory and Developing Effective Study
Skills
Prepared by:Iva Filipovska
School Counsellor
jelly
mosquito
bicycle
glass
fireplace
harp
ink
rope
tweezers
whale
Test 11. - last word2. - 9th word3. - 1st word4. - 5th word5. - 4th word6. - 2nd word7. - 8th word8. - 3rd word9. - 6th word10. - 7th word
Test 1 - answers1. whale2. tweezers3. jelly4. fireplace5. glass6. mosquito7. rope8. bicycle9. harp10. ink
Human Memory Systems
Rhyming Strategy
One is a BunTwo is a ShoeThree is a TreeFour is a DoorFive is a HiveSix are Sticks
Seven is HeavenEight is a GateNine is a LineTen is a Hen
Example
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caterpillar
ashtray
cradle
piano
dove
tomato
table
trumpet
monk
volcano
1. - 4th word2. - 7th word3. - 1st word4. - 5th word5. - 10th word6. - 6th word7. - 8th word8. - 9th word9. - 2nd word10.- 3rd word
Test 2
1. piano2. table3. caterpillar4. dove5. volcano6. tomato7. trumpet8. monk9. ashtray10. cradle
Test 2 - answers
Enhancing Memory
%Recall
without
Review
% Recallwith
Review
Passing of Time
Passing of Time
Brain Hemispheres: Specialised functions
Brief Description
Holisitc Processing information from whole to part; sees the big picture first, not the details.
Random Processing information with out priority, jumps form one task to an other.
Concrete Processes things that can be seen , or touched - real objects.
Intuitive Processes information based on whether or not it feels right know answer but not sure how it
was derived.
Nonverbal Processes thought as illustrations.
Fantasy-Oriented Processes information with creativity; less focus on rules and regulations.
Types of Cognitive Processing
Brain Dominance Quiz
As are Left – Brained responses
Bs are Right –Brained responses
Learning Style Quiz
Mostly A’s = A Visual Learning Style(Learning best by seeing and looking)
Mostly B’s = An Auditory Learning Style(Learning best by hearing and listening)
Mostly C’s = A Kinesthetic Learning Style(Learning best by touching and doing)
Use different strategies to memorise information according to your learning style Mnemonics Drawing Colour coding Recording Mind maps/Brainstorms Chunking Wall posters Rhymes
Optimising Your Memory
Mnemonics
ROY G. BIVEvery Good Boy Deserves Fruit /
FACEMy Very Eager Mother Just Served
Us Nine Plums First letter Story
Drawing and ColourVisual/KinestheticUse colour –red for problems;
green for OK; link similar things in complex schemes
LabelAdd symbolsDisplay
Mind maps
RecordingUse creative aids – e.g. iPod,
iPadAuditory/Kinesthetic Make a recordingPlaybackLabelStore
DVDs and CDs Visual/Auditory Classic literature – audio books
Rhymes and SongsAuditory/KinestheticFamiliar songsLink words to tunes
Chunking
• Break things down to smaller parts
• Learn each part• Build on pieces
Daily Review
•Have a filing system•Divided by subjects•Revise within 24 hours•What you can remember (Blue)•What you forgot (Red)•End of week review•Use preferred Learning Styles•Use preferred Right & Left Brain techniques
Study Tips!
Set a regular time to studyRemove distractions - This
includes TV, radio, social networking sites.
Have necessary materialRecord assignment due dates in a designated book/diary or on a calendar
Use DAILY REVIEW!
Study Tips!Take notes in class and while researching for your assignments/projects
Manage your timeStudy for tests
Make sure you have the following:
Your assignment notebook, diary or calendarSolid flat surface for writingGood lighting
Comfortable chairTextbooksAll materials
Study Timetable
Before Class! Think about what the lesson is going to be
about What were the main points covered in the last
lesson Review what your assignment was for the
class Have your Homework Assignment out on your
desk – ready to turn in. Prepare for every subject in this way.
During Class! Does your general knowledge provide
any information about the subject being taught?
What comes to mind during the lesson that may be helpful?
Concentrate on the subject being taught Take notes on the main points
After Class! Review your notes and think about what
was covered in class. Some people like to rewrite their notes as
they study. Some people like to underline and highlight
important ideas and vocabulary. Some people like to create mind maps or
brainstorm ideas about what they learnt.
How to Listen Better!
Form a good habit – good listening in class! Concentrate on what is going on in class – do
not daydream! You can not listen if you are talking!
Learning to Listen!
Good listening means you are paying attention.
Try to hear what is said, not what you want to hear.
Think“around”the topic and “between the lines”.
Relate it to what you already know. What is the main point?
Learning to Listen!
What is likely to be on the test? What is the teacher going to say next? Listen carefully to the assignment and
write it down in your assignment book. Listen for these essential phrases from
the teacher: “This is important…”“It is essential that you know….”“The take home message is …”
Improving Reading Skills!
A good reader does as many of the following as possible:
Seizes the main ideas Thinks about what the author is saying Is active, not passive Concentrates on what is being read Remembers as much as possible Applies what is being read to personal
experience.
Review
1.Do I believe that I have a memory?
2.Do I believe that I can make it work better?
3.What learning style is my strength?
4.What side of my brain is dominant?
5.How can I use this information to make school really work for me?
6.What will I do now with this information?