Memory TechniquesPHS 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…

How about these sets of letters...

MLB

MLS

NBA

BMW

FBI

CIA

NFL

Sets of letters

WMB= BMW

LFN= NFL

AIC= CIA

ABN= NBA

IBF= FBI

BLM= MLB

SLM= MLS

Different Memory Techniques

Teamwork Study with friends Divide up the work Know different information

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

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)

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)

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.

Different Memory Techniques

Association Pairing new information with well known

information

Example: Mike Smith

Michael Jordan eating a granny smith apple

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

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

Intelligence

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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