Memory Student Success S Memory Facts Learning stays

Memory Facts Learning stays with you. In order to forget something, you first have

Memory Facts The average adult cannot remember 50% of what he or she has

How Memory Works S 1 st is a process called encoding. It is the

Types of Memory S Sensory Memory – fleeting impressions usually involving the five senses:

Types of Memory S Motor Skill Memory – usually involving physical movement S Riding

Types of Memory S Verbal/Semantic Memory – usually involves language S Associated with the

Types of Memory S Photographic Memory – remembering visual information S Picture memory S

Types of Memory S Short-Term Memory – temporary storage of selected memory items; any

Types of Memory S Long-Term Memory – usually permanent storage of large amounts of

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Memory Student Success S

Memory Facts Learning stays with you. In order to forget something, you first have to learn it. You can’t forget anything you don’t learn or understand. The human mind can remember 5 -7 unrelated ideas for a short time. It takes about 15 -25 minutes of practice over several days to successfully memorize and retain information. Freud concluded that motivation, desire, and emotion play a large part in “brain power. ” With the exception of disease, injury, and death, the brain never forgets anything.

Memory Facts The average adult cannot remember 50% of what he or she has just read. At least 40% of total learning time should be spent reviewing new information. Adult attention spans average from 10 -30 minutes. We forget new information rapidly at first (if not rehearsed or practiced). Then, the rate of forgetfulness levels out over time.

How Memory Works S 1 st is a process called encoding. It is the process of readying information for storage (think of putting files in folders) S 2 nd is called storage. It is the process of saving information for later use – memory. (think of putting folders in filing cabinets) S 3 rd is called retrieval. It is recalling information from storage. (finding folders in the file drawers and using that information) S These three processes are happening all the time in our brains.

Types of Memory S Sensory Memory – fleeting impressions usually involving the five senses: S Taste S Sound S Smell S Feel S Sight

Types of Memory S Motor Skill Memory – usually involving physical movement S Riding a bicycle S Swimming S Tying your shoes

Types of Memory S Verbal/Semantic Memory – usually involves language S Associated with the meaning of words or mathematical symbols. It’s what helps us remember the language we speak.

Types of Memory S Photographic Memory – remembering visual information S Picture memory S Usually lasts only a short period of time

Types of Memory S Short-Term Memory – temporary storage of selected memory items; any thoughts/experiences in the mind at any specific point in time S Spelling words for the week S Melodies to popular songs S License plate numbers S Cramming for a test

Types of Memory S Long-Term Memory – usually permanent storage of large amounts of material; unlimited in capacity for indefinite periods of time S Your name, address, etc. S Birthdays S Foreign languages

Memory S How can we improve memory? ? ?