The document discusses how information is processed and stored in human memory. It explains that sensory input is first held briefly in the sensory store before either being transferred to short-term or long-term memory. Several techniques are suggested for improving memory retention, including understanding the material, linking new information to existing knowledge, repetition, grouping related ideas, and reviewing information multiple times over an extended period. The key is engaging the brain through a variety of study methods so that information can be encoded and stored in long-term memory through repetition and reinforcement.

1. How to develop your memory

2. While we are awake we are
constantly receiving information
through all our senses.
How does this information
get into our memory and
how can we make
sure it stays there?

3. Sensory Store
Short term
memory
Long term
memory

4. At the start of the brain‟
s processing
operations, information
is held for a short time
in something called the
‘Sensory store”.
Most information
decays rapidly because
there is so much of
it entering our brain.

7. Two important rules are:
Never try to memorize
anything you don‟t
understand.
Always try to link new
material with what you
already know.

8. Be prepared to enjoy study. Once
you let your brain get bored or
frustrated, your brain downshifts
and becomes less efficient.
If you are interested in what you
are learning, your brain operates
at peak efficiency and you will
understand and remember more
readily.

9. If you group similar ideas
together or link /
sequence your ideas it
will help you to remember
them more effectively.
This is also called
categorising.

10. It is always a good idea
to revisit new
information multiple
times especially in the
days immediately after
you have learned it.

11. Every time you test yourself you
can see where you are missing
key information. This will help you
identify what you need to do for
revision.
Each time you revisit the
information it has a better
chance of moving in to your
long-term memory.

12. Have you heard the
saying “You can’t see the
forest for the trees.
If you just focus on the
details (trees) you may
miss important
information you need for
the whole problem
(forest). Try to look at the
whole thing or „big
picture‟.

13. • Give yourself messages of
success and self-confidence.
• Believe in yourself and your
ability to learn.
• Pose questions like “What
would it take for me to be
able to easily retrieve the
information I need from my
subconscious?”
• Use affirmations like “ I easily
remember the information
I am learning”.

14. Try to do things that help
you „unwind‟ and and
stop your brain from
thinking.

15. Playing music, singing or
tapping to music can often
help you remember things
(especially if you are an
auditory learner or if you are
a musical / rhythmical
learner).

16. If you group similar
ideas together or link /
sequence your ideas it
will help you to
remember them more
effectively

17. Use images that make
you think outside the
square. Connect what
you want to remember
with something unusual.

18. The Rs of memory training
Reason
•Be clear on the
reason you want
to remember
Repetition
•Repeating the
information can
help put it in
long-term
memory
Revision
•Constant revision helps
re-engage the brain in
thinking about the
information you need to
recall for exams.
Reinvent
•By „repackaging‟ the
information in many different
ways your brain will get to
know it from lots of different
angles.
The things
listed here
can help
you with
memory
retention

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