Hey everyone!
Last week in class we talked a lot about cognition and memory! When discussing, a few of us mentioned different methods we use to remember content for our short term and long term memory. Out of the 4-5 that shared, some methods were similar and some were completely different! Out of curiosity, what is your personal system to retain information for a short or long term period?
Personally, when I study for an exam and know the content is not cumulative and not related to my major in any way, flashcards on Quizlet is the first tactic I resort to. When the information is more difficult, I'll write out the flashcards by hand instead of typing them out online. Unfortunately, only the flashcards that I continue to get wrong and struggle with are the ones I retain for long periods of time. General education courses such as philosophy, have utterly left my memory. On the other hand, when it comes to material that I know will be beneficial later on and I must retain for future reference, I write down everything. My thoughts, concepts, and lecture material is all written by hand and usually rewritten at least once. I also like to make fill-in-the-blank questions by hand so I can quiz myself at the end. Most of all, talking about concepts with fellow classmates and peers allow me to retain the most. When I put concepts into my own words, I am able to understand it in a way that is suitable to me personally!
Hey Brooklyn!
ReplyDeletePersonally, using flashcards for short term memory works best for me. I've used them time and time again through a lot of general education classes! The information doesn't stay with me over a long period of time, but I usually don't need it to.
For long term memory, I do the best by writing things out and drawing pictures or diagrams to familiarize myself with concepts. I consider myself to be a visual learner, so this always works best with me! Talking to someone about the concept I'm learning helps me at times as well.
Hi Brooklyn,
ReplyDeleteI have a couple different strategies I like to use when studying for a test. One thing I have found that makes remembering vocabulary easier is making acronyms. I typically try and make the acronym something funny that way I will find it more memorable. I also have found that writing things down several times while also saying them out loud helps me to remember factual information better. When studying for a large exam I like to break information down. I typically make a list of all the material that could possibly be on the test and focus on each area individually. When I get to the point where I fully understand that concept I mark it off my list and move on to the next concept.
For short term memory it involves me reviewing the content multiple times and telling it to myself or writing it out multiple times. I also love using flashcards and using Quizlet to create online flashcards that I can use to quiz myself. I also really enjoy meeting up and quizzing with other people because for some reason that really helps me to remember and reinforce content. It also depends on the different content. If it is math I need repetition of the certain math problem or the content. If it is science it would be more of a flashcard and review method for that area.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to retaining information, I do better when I discuss the information with other students. More casually, not just a sit down to strictly discuss the information, but more so casually where a misunderstanding comes up and the other person can clarify. I have a tendency to remember conversations I have participated in more than a lecture I listened to for an hour. But, overall, that is the best way I retain information. Flash cards, and studying like that don't work for me.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite strategy for remembering content that will be on a test is to make my own study guide. I start with all of the information that I know and I am comfortable with, then I start to write down all of the things I'm not sure of. I have my roommate or a friend quiz me on the different topics. When it comes to remembering something outside of the classroom I try to relate it back to something I am more familiar with.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite strategy to remember anything was by taking pictures or putting it into a song. It is the best strategy I have came across. Using visual pictures help me memorize content and information from a story or a text. Another strategy I like to do is to write instead of typing, I think writing down information and listening helps me memorize what we talked about in a classroom.
ReplyDeleteWhen I need to remember something for a short period of time(like a wifi password or someone's phone number), I will repeat the information over and over again to myself. Saying things out loud is an effective way to remember things. If I need to know the information for a long period of time (like when learning a language), I will practice it. With sign language, I will sign to myself all the time with new concepts and conversation starters. I have also started teaching my boyfriend what I know in sign language which challenges me to remember the signs correctly. With a spoken language or other subject, I like to write the information over and over again. Sometimes in general subjects, I will make lesson plans using the information I need to know for a test as if I was going to teach someone else the information in a creative, engaging way.
ReplyDeleteWhen trying to remember information I've noticed that writing it down always helps. When it comes to things I need to do with to stay on schedule I write it in my agenda. I naturally think of my agenda when I need to get school work done, because I previously wrote it down. Another form of studying that works well for me is flashcards. The repetition helps me to recall information such as vocal.
ReplyDeleteI'm with miranda, if I write it down I remember is better. I also use flashcards to remember facts and sentences. I can picture the flashcard in my head. I also try to use music to remember things. When i'm reading I try to have music in the background to associate the information with the song.
ReplyDeleteWhen trying to retain information in a short amount of time I find writing it down, saying it, and reading/ explaining to another person who doesn't know much on the subject. I know that seems kind of a lot but I use my boyfriend a lot. He is a police officer so he has little to no knowledge of things I learn in class. So I will teach him something and then he will ask questions that I am not prepared for to see if I can answer them and if not I go back to my notes and then teach that part. That's how I have found to be easiest for me.
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ReplyDeleteEveryone's styles seem to depend on the information required to know and the level of their comfort with that subject; my answer is the same. In math and science related subjects I have to write the information repeatedly. Typically this skill only serves my short-term memory. If I am studying material that I need to have long-term, I write the information repeatedly but I also teach the information to someone else. If I can successfully teach the the information to someone else, I know the material that is needed.
So the way I study is not considered normal normal compared to other methods. I am the type of person who first off needs to sit in a room and have no distractions, after my first round of study then I get up and walk around in the room while reviewing information. With my notes i try to color coordinate the information and also condense it to allow myself to get the bigger picture. I am the type of learner who has to change their positions of seating, the line of vision, the music playing, and verbalizing the information.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to studying, I find it best for me to reread major topics and things I may not remember well. I learn key terms and main ideas using flashcards/quizlet for the repetition. I like studying in groups because sometimes actually talking about it helps me remember information better.
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