Memory Techniques PHS 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