Memory

• Break memorizing into short time periods
  • Do not try to memorize a lot of information at one time
  • Try to arrange short, frequent blocks of time for memorization
  • Do not try to memorize information you haven’t worked on right before a test
• Recite information aloud as you write it
  • Read aloud the note cards you are studying from
  • Test yourself on the information by shutting your eyes and asking and answering the questions again
  • If you get the answer wrong, then write it several times as you say it over and over
• Use mnemonics to help remember information
  • Mnemonics are words and letters that help you remember information
  • For example, use the first letter of important facts you need to remember to make up another word.eg., HOMES (mnemonic) for remembering the Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior
• Visualize words or pictures to help you remember
  • Try to visualize where you saw it in your notes, text or note cards