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DO NOW Explain memory in terms of information processing. – Drawing a diagram may be helpful!

Information Processing Model

ENCODING Visual Encoding: the encoding of picture images. Acoustic Encoding: the encoding of sound, especially the sounds of words. Semantic Encoding: the encoding of meaning.

Rehearsal and Retention

Overlearning Continuing to rehearse even after it has been memorized Rehearsing past the point of mastery Helps ensure information will be available even under stress (exam, recital, job interview)

Spacing Effect Distributing rehearsal (spacing effect) is better than practicing all at once. You can memorize a poem a lot easier if you break it down into 5 parts over 5 days instead of all at once.

Decay Theory The decay theory argues that the passage of time causes forgetting. The longer information is not accessed, increases the chances of forgetting it. Outline

Hermann Ebbinghaus ( ) Found that passage of time causes forgetting Developed the forgetting curve, also called the “retention curve”

Ebbinghaus’s Forgetting Curve The longer the information is not accessed, the greater the chance of forgetting it.

Ways to Improve Memory Memory Tricks – Mnemonic devices Acronyms: “PEMBDAS” – order of operations Acrostics: “Elvis’ Guitar Broke Down Friday” to remember the notes on the lines of the scale Rhyming: “In fourteen hundred and ninety-two, Columbus sailed the Ocean Blue” Common sayings: “Righty tighty, lefty loosey”

Chunking - Organizing information into smaller or meaningful units Take ten seconds to memorize the numbers above

Chunking - Organizing information into smaller or meaningful units Take ten seconds to memorize the numbers above

Shallow vs Deep Processing – Shallow Processing focuses on the physical features (color, length, font or sound) of an item – Deep processing focuses on the meaning of an item and involves forming associations between old and new information

Active Reading Annotating text Creating questions Reading actively and making connections Assessing your knowledge

PQ4R Method 1. PREVIEW - chapter title, main topics, and subheadings of the text. 2. QUESTION - Subheadings can be turned into questions that you can answer as you read the text. 3. READ – Try to form connections to things you already know. 4. REFLECT – Reflect or annotate while reading. Use the questions to help you form connections. 5. RECITE - Retell what you remember about the readings by answering questions. 6. REVIEW – Assess yourself by referring back to the text to clarify mistaken or incomplete responses.

Note-taking w/PQ4R method Today you will read and take notes on Module 31 in your textbook (pg. 317 – 328) Your notes should be in OUTLINE form (use the headings) and should include: – Vocab words – Diagrams – 1 fact and a reaction to the text – Complete the “ASK YOURSELF” questions as you read and take notes (pg. 320 & 326) – When finished, complete MC questions #1-5 on pg. 328 – DUE TODAY – HW TONIGHT: complete FRQ #2 on pg. 328