1. Memory
Student Success

2. 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 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.

3. 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 minutes.
We forget new information rapidly at first (if not rehearsed or practiced). Then, the rate of forgetfulness levels out over time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. Memory
How can we improve memory???