Halah Al-Watban

Boosting Students’ Memory

“Memory... is the diary that we all carry about

with us.”-Oscar Wilde

IntroductionStudent learning is affected by weak memory, therefore, it is important to investigate its causes and find ways for improving it.

Types of MemoryShort-term memoryLong-term memory

Sensory memory: 1) Visual memory. 2) Auditory memory.

CausesAge

(Dr. Jo Iddon & Dr. Huw Williams, 2003, p.34),

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Age span

CausesFading

The information you learn is forgotten when you don't review it

Time from first learning to relearning

Percent of material

remembered

Percent of material forgotten

After 20 minutesAfter 1 dayAfter 2 daysAfter 15 daysAfter 31 days

53%38%31%25%22%

47%62%69%75%78%

(W. Pauk, 2000)

CausesThinking negatively.Emotional factorsPhysical stateCognitive factorsEnvironmental factorsTask demands

Tips for rememberingChoosing to remember by being interested in the topic.Make mnemonics.Visualize the image you’re trying to remember.Try making songs and jokes.Repeating, rehearsing, and rewriting.Visual searching: retracing your actions.Prioritize your assignments.

SolutionsSleepingPhysical exercises Meditation

SolutionsOmega-3: Fish and Non-fish.Leafy green vegetables.Colorful fruits.Less saturated fat.Thyme and olive oil.Green tea.Water.

Final Product

P.S: I deleted some pictures because they included people.

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Menon, D. (2010, November 12). PRESS RELEASE. Association for Psychological Science RSS. Retrieved December 14, 2013, from http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/news/releases/sleep-makes-your-memories-stronger.htmlFaour, H. (n.d.). Benefits of Thyme. Al Naser Factory and Mills Company. Retrieved December 14, 2013, from http://www.alnaser.ps/news_details.php?id=8

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