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
