Exam 7: Improve Your Memory Skills

Sascha is studying for an exam on the classifications of chemical elements in the Periodic Table and what differentiates the element categories.An effective strategy to prepare him for the exam is using a mnemonic device to help him remember the element categories.

Chad is taking a class in Economics.He is having trouble understanding many of the concepts in his text.He asks his instructor to clarify concepts with examples; however, he often still does not feel comfortable in his understanding of these concepts or in his ability to apply them.An effective memory strategy for Chad would be to develop mnemonic devices.

Zoë feels that her assignments and excellent study habits used in high school to recall information should be enough to learn and retain what she is learning in college.She is likely correct.

Antoine is researching technological innovation in the medical science field.He must present one topic to the class in a succinct 20-minute presentation.The instructor in the class may incorporate some of the information learned in their presentations on the mid-term exam.He wants to help his classmates remember the most important points about his topic so they will be able to retain and recall this for the test.He could help his classmates most by:

Kelly is a ballet dancer.First, she imagines the rectangular dance floor of the stage set for her ballet.Then, she thinks of the major images on the ballet stage she will see during this dance.Next, the places these images in each corner of the dance floor: trees, fields, flowers, and a home.As she learns her dance steps, she associates each major change in step with these images.As she practices on the stage, she recalls the changes in her dance steps based on the stage elements around her.When she visualizes herself performing the dance with perfection, she uses the images on the stage to help guide her through her ballet routine.Kelly's memorization technique is an example of using all of her senses to give her brain a better chance at retaining her ballet routine.

How is your memory like a computer?

What is the difference between an acronym and an acrostic?

Lucas has 30 formulas he needs to memorize to perform well on tests in his Trigonometry class.Which memory strategy will likely help him recall these formulas when needed?

Intention level affects retention and recall.

In a very short amount of time, Melanie needs to retain and recall what she has learned in her Ancient Literature class and then apply her learning in the form of a critique.With what you have learned about the memory process, and memory and review strategies, what techniques can she use to clearly communicate her learning on an exam?

Brianna must give a presentation in her Marketing class.She was given a case study of a fledgling small company that has potential in expanding its presence in its current market through the introduction of a new product.In her presentation she will pitch her idea for the optimal marketing plan for this product based on what the class has learned throughout the course.She will create a PowerPoint presentation with handouts for the class to reference as she discusses the details for each major point.Her presentation skills will be assessed as a part of her grade in addition to the alignment of the content to major concepts learned in the course.To prepare for her presentation, which memory strategy should she use?