The document provides tips for improving memory and studying effectively using various aids and techniques. It recommends building good study habits through positive thinking, self-management, hierarchical thinking, and creative/critical thinking. Memory and studying aids discussed include visual aids like drawings, diagrams, graphs, and flashcards. Flashcards in particular are recommended because they allow information to be organized into small chunks and reviewed frequently in an interactive manner. Active studying techniques like saying words out loud and quizzing with friends are also suggested over passive reading.

1. Memory and Study Aids Mack Gipson, Jr. Tutorial and Enrichment Center Gayla S. Keesee Education Specialist

2. Build Good Habits Positive Thinking Build confidence; set goals Self-Management Be aware of how you learn Hierarchical Thinking Prioritizing & organizing Creative & Critical Thinking Problem-solving & synthesizing Asking Questions Focus, Motivation, Active learning

3. Complete the Learning Cycle Memorize new information, rules and concepts Assimilate and organize new information Use information to analyze, synthesize and problem-solve Incorporate information into evaluations, judgments and predictions

4. Memory and Study Aids

5. Memory and Study Aids Visual aids/word associations Drawings, Pictures, Models Graphic Organizers Diagrams and Charts—Tables/Grids Flashcards

6. Visual Aids Drawings, pictures, models Physically create visual elements Drawings or pictures of definitions Pictures of situations where the word would be used Draw crazy visual associations

7. Word Associations Façade—false, superficial, or artificial appearance FACE—false face

8. Benign—kindly, gentle Be + 9 + 9 Word Associations

9. Visual Aids Create a graphic organizer in which you answer the following questions What is it? (Category) Other forms (Change part of speech) What is it like? (Properties) What are some examples? (Illustrations) Learning Styles: Writing (tactile) and reading (visual)

10. Cynic What is it? noun, kind of person Other forms: adj.—cynical adv.—cynically noun—cynicism What is it like? pessimistic, scornful, sneering, contemptuous, distrustful, sarcastic Examples: Someone who doesn’t think democracy can be honest and efficient Someone who believes that human conduct is motivated solely by self-interest

11. Diagrams Charts Table or grid — possible headings Word Meaning Part of speech Word Structure Roots, prefixes, suffixes Number of syllables Common Usage Describes people Describes places Describes things

12. Categorization Grid Words to describe people Timid Cynical Pessimistic Flippant Uncouth Malicious Garrulous Morose Obtuse Diligent Arrogant Pompous

13. Flashcards Create flashcards to help you study Don’t make too small 4x6 are best Carry them with you Review them often Break into small groups for easier learning Shuffle frequently so you don’t learn a pattern

14. Flashcards—Advantages Chunks information into smaller categories to aid memory Nouns—persons, places, things Verbs—plural/singular or tenses Phrases—common usage Use of color signals categories different colored cards highlighters

15. Flashcards—Advantages Use either written or visual information Easily rearranged and sorted Do not learn the words in a fixed order. Learn only words need to remember . Can be used for different purposes Lists of items Grammar rules Quiz prep —questions/answers

16. Flashcards—Advantages Size and portability easy to carry use for short, frequent reviews review in spare time that is often wasted—like waiting in line or between classes. Physically moving and manipulating the cards incorporates tactile learning

17. Flashcards—Advantages Writing down the material on cards aids your memory in itself. 76 repetitions of information to go into long term memory

18. One Way to Study At least once a day , go through your pack of index cards—spend 10-15 minutes each time. Sort the cards into two stacks —those you know and those you do not know. Periodically review the entire set of words to keep them fresh in your mind.

19. When to Use Flashcards Study your vocabulary for 10-15 minutes a day Riding the bus Riding in a car Before bed When you get up in the morning Waiting in line Doing your laundry

20. What to Include:

21. Flashcards Conglomerate con-glom’-er-it Def: an organization comprising two or more companies that produce unrelated products. EX: Nichols company owns a shoe factory, vineyards in France, soft drink factories, and Sara Jane pastry . Front Back

22. Flashcards Definition—Picture Two-sided Word and picture on front side Context sentence on back side The diligent student worked hard on his homework. Diligent

23. Study Tips Do your studying in relatively small chunks 45-60 minutes at a time Study vocabulary several times a day 5-10 minutes at a time

24. Study Tips When studying, use as many senses as possible Speaking—say the word Listening—hear you or someone else Writing—physically practice writing the words Reading—words in context Act-out the definitions

25. Study Tips Be an interactive learner Study with a friend Start a study group Make up sentences together Quiz each other Create crossword puzzles and exchange them

26. Study Tips Be an active learner Say the words out loud Write the words Record words/definitions on a cassette and play over & over Practice saying new words out loud

27. Study Tips Use new vocabulary Conversations Essays, reports Letters Notice when others use your vocabulary words radio, TV magazines, newspapers

28. Study Tips Don’t refer to your vocabulary list as you do your homework Review material before starting homework Work from memory Complete the entire exercise, then check your work

29. Study Tips Practice seeing the new word in context Create simple sentences about a specific context Describe what is happening in that setting home, school, work, Augusta Mall, movie theater…

30. Don’t Don’t panic Normal not to master new vocabulary on the first try Constant practice and review are essential Don’t study for long periods without a break Memory overload

31. Have Fun! Learning is a lifelong process. Develop good habits now, and they will last forever.