1. Improving your memory Lesson 15

2. Short Term Memory Keeps certain info Phone numbers Cramming for test Spelling words Memory verse

3. Long Term Memory Stores larger amounts of info for up to a lifetime Short term memory can shift to long term Stored for easy retrieval

4. Learning Dependent on ability to remember Goal Store info in long-term memory Review info Interest Trick yourself just like commercial jingles Repeat info/Retell

5. Develop a Memory System Be attentive to visual and audio info Practice comprehension and retell in your own words Regularly review info

6. Memory Measured 3 ways 1. Recall 2. Recognition 3. Relearning

7. Recall Ability for instant reach of learned info Used to answer essay or fill-in-the-blank type questions

8. Recognition Ability to associate known info to unknown info Used in multiple-choice or matching questions

9. Relearning Ability to learn something over again, but forgotten due to NO review or use Takes less time than 1st time around Periodic review helps

10. Mnemonics Uses association Uses awareness Uses concentration