Step 4 - Apply Memorization Techniques
"I read my notes, what else can I do?" This is an example of active studying.
F
Once information is memorized, a student does not need to revisit that information because it is permanently stored in their brain for later recall.
F
To categorize information means to group similar pieces of information together.
T
An appropriate strategy to learn difficult vocabulary words is the a. Keywords technique c. Rhyming Technique b. Visualization technique d. None of these
A
Breaking down information for quick repetition and memorization means using a. Flashcards c. Visualization b. Categorization d. Keywords
A
Select three memorization techniques. Provide a unique example to which the technique may be applied.
Repetition- dates, vocabulary, statistics, facts Acronyms- groups, lists or orders of information Rhyming- simple facts or dates Keywords- difficult vocabulary Visualization- big picture concepts Categorization- big picture concepts, essay questions, groups of information
Michael needs to memorize 20 vocabulary words and the formulas which they are connected to for his Physics class. Which memorization techniques would you suggest he try and why?
Suggested techniques may include: Repetition or flashcards for vocabulary words break information down and provide for quick and efficient study sessions. Categorization allows for matching vocabulary words to their formulas.
Creating a chant that rhymes to remember information is a memorization technique.
T
Matching the information you need to memorize to the right memorization technique will make studying more efficient.
T
Repetition benefits auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners.
T
Kayla needs to match six different types of exercises to three different muscle groups and write an essay about how they are related. Which memorization technique might work BEST for her? a. Flashcards c. Acronyms b. Rhyming d. Categorization
D
Matching the information to be learned to the appropriate memorization technique allows for a. Efficient study sessions d. All of these b. Making the most of the time you have to study e. None of these c. Remembering important information without cutting corners
D
Picturing how something works in your mind is not a memorization technique.
F
Reading, writing and saying the information to be learned is the visualization technique. Please select the best answer from the choices provided
F
The most efficient way to memorize multiple layers of information all at once is to use flashcards.
F
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Remembering on which continent 5 different countries are located
categorization
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Learning several multiplication facts
repetition
Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Creating a song to remember when Penicillin was discovered
rhyming
A list of information is easier to remember if you know how many items should be on the list.
T
Story and Journey Systems are techniques for a. Categorizing information c. Memorizing information b. Reviewing information d. None of these
C
Applying the rhyming technique allows the learner to use their a. Number sense c. Abstract thinking skills b. Creativity d. None of these
B
Knowing that IOC stands for the International Olympic Committee is an example of using a. Keywords c. Rhyming b. Acronyms d. Visualization
B
Which is the correct order in which to apply the repetition strategy? a. Write, read, say c. Say, read, write b. Read, write, say d. Write, say, read
B
Repetition works best for a. Large, big picture concepts c. Small facts and vocabulary words b. Lists d. The order of events
C