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Memory, Concentration And
Effective Note Taking
Team Heisenberg
Mischka Alli
Emma Smith
Aisleen Floyd
Ryan Smith
Aims
• Understand importance of good memory
• Familiar with new effective study methods
• Improve concentration skills
• Study smarter not harder
Memory
Memory is the ability to store and retrieve information.
Storing Memory
• There are 3 ways:
Sensory memory: Brief and essential
Short-term memory: 30 seconds
Long-term memory: permanently stored
What Affects Memory?
• Sleep- Adults need 8 hours
• Smoking- decline in brain function, affecting memory
• Stress- can cause short term memory loss
How To Improve Memory
• Exercises encourages brain to function at best
• No distractions- takes longer, makes you forgetful
• Sleep- 66% more likely to forget things from lack of sleep
• Challenge yourself- Play games like Sudoku
Memory Aids
• Acronyms
• Visualizations
• Rhymes
• Summaries
Who Are They?
Well…
• Members of the MIT Blackjack Team
• Needed money for college tuition
• Used memory techniques to make millions
• Techniques such as shuffle tracking etc
Concentration
Defined as "the ability to direct one's thinking in
whatever direction one would intend“
Factors Concentration Depends On:
• Commitment
• Skill and enthusiasm for the task
• Our psychological, emotional and physical state
• Our environment
Factors Affecting Concentration:
• Day dreaming
• Negative thinking and self doubt
• Feeling overwhelmed
• Loud environment
Methods To Improve Concentration:
• Concentration span, breaks and rewards
• Ensure your environment aids concentration
• Rank your tasks
• Stimulants e.g. coffee
Memory/Concentration Game
Book Desk Arrow Axel Bear
Bag Best Clock Cuff Corn
Lamp Deep Deck Phone Case
Door Deal Rain Drool Soup
Pen Shore Dove Salt Harsh
Grass Peat Hell Hawk Able
Memory/Concentration Game
Chair Hills Hold Coat West
Sulk Idol Colour Jump Jug
Tent Hero Queen Hen Lard
Female Mint Oak Board None
Look Suck Eyes Jelly Fish
Onto Oven Paint Party White
Your Results
• Everyone is different
• Majority will do better the second time
• Music is quite a big distraction
• Your concentration improves without this distraction
Effective Note Taking
• Extremely important
• Reduces work load
• Study Smarter not harder
Tips
• Be Prepared
• Improve your listening
• Find a note taking method for you
• Review and edit your notes
Note Taking methods
The Cornell Method
Note Taking Methods
Mind Maps
Note Taking Methods
Chart Method
Good Notes Vs Bad Notes
•Bad notes have:
 A messy, unorganised structure
 Too much information
 Too much highlighted info
Good Notes Vs Bad Notes
• Good notes have:
 Clear and organised structure
 Only essential information
 Only important info highlighted
 Aesthetically pleasing
Fun Facts
• Chewing gum can help with memory
• Most numbers a person remembers is 7
• Smells can trigger past memories
• Having naps can boost your memory
Fun Facts
• Smelling and eating chocolate releases antioxidants
• Smelling Rosemary improves memory by 75%
• Laugh!
Conclusion
You have:
• Clear understanding of memory and concentration
• Gained important tips to help with future studies
• Understanding to take notes more effectively
Memory, Concentration and

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