Memory Techniques
Choosing a memory aid for facts you need to keep
Mental images, written cues and short phrases each suit different facts. Learn how to match an aid to the type of fact, how long you need it and how precise it must be.
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Memory Techniques
Simple, practical methods for holding on to what you read and learn: how memory works, linking ideas to images, recalling before rereading and choosing the right aid.
Memory Techniques
Common mistakes that make facts harder to remember
Passive rereading, cramming and learning facts in isolation make recall harder. Learn how to replace each habit with testing, spaced sessions and links to what you know.
Memory Techniques
How memory works and why forgetting is normal
Memory works in three stages: encoding, storage and retrieval. Learn why forgetting is a normal part of that process and when memory trouble needs a doctor.
Memory Techniques
Recalling what you read before checking the page
Rereading feels like studying but often leaves little behind. Close the book, recall the main points, check the gaps and practice in short rounds spread over several days.
Memory Techniques
Remembering names with simple associations
Names slip away because they carry no meaning on their own. Learn to link a name to a picture or sound, use it early in conversation and review it the same day.
Memory Techniques
Using a familiar route to remember a short list
Place each item of a short list at a stop along a walk you already know, then walk the route in your mind to recall the items in order. Covers stops, images and review.