Memory and Test Taking
Challenges with memory often result in a need for greater review, as well as exploring various ways to review, and remembering to alter habits for greater effectiveness in studying.
Challenges with memory often result in a need for greater review, as well as exploring various ways to review, and remembering to alter habits for greater effectiveness in studying.
Do a final review of material just before going to sleep on the night before the exam to allow for greater consolidation of information | |
Go through a sequence, then close eyes to visualize the sequence, then try the sequence again | |
Engage in active studying (e.g. do something with the material, such as make comparisons, create notecards, re-group the information, etc.) rather than only passive studying (e.g. glancing over notes) | study smarter active studying video |
Study material in units for memory, but then mix it up to practice shifting between ideas | |
Use deep processing to study material | Videos by psychology professor, Dr. Stephen Chew; Parts 3 and 4 Secrets of Learning |
Make notecards with terms and with definitions/usage, then scramble and match or study using a word bank to match vocabulary terms to concepts | |
Prepare for math tests by presenting a mixture of the various procedures to assist with determining when to apply each method | Flashcards: Tinycards app, Quizlet |
Try to identify key points each week and cumulatively review those throughout the semester to reduce the load on memory for final exams | |
Associate information with a song or a rhythm | Songs for early learning Math music videos Ways to incorporate music in learning |
Consider using digital textbooks with built-in flashcards and study guides | Vital Source Houghton Mifflin digital textbooks & CliffsNotes for exams Study Guides for Subject areas |
Learn techniques to help memory | Study strategies |
Play games for working memory | Monster Hunt CogMed App reviews |