Memory Aids
BATs
Describe and use various strategies for improving memory (cues, mnemonics, imagery, mind maps) (D)
Apply memory aids to real life situations
(B/C)
Homework – use at least one of the memory aids you have learned about today to help you revise for a test next lesson.
Try an experiment
Procedure :
Learn word list for 11/2 minutes
You will be given a number from 1-4
DaffodilPlumNoseWeatherCopperFlowersBrassFootTulipsPansySleetOrangeToeSnowFlute
Try an experiment
Procedure :Group 1- keep
chewingGroup 2 -remove
your chewing gum Group 4 – start
chewingNow everyone write
down as many words as possible (in any order)
DaffodilPlumNoseWeatherCopperFlowersBrassFootTulipsPansySleetOrangeToeSnowFlute
How many did you
get right?
Analysing Data
Condition 1
Chew, chew
Condition 2
Chew, no chew
Condition 3
No chew, no chew
Condition 4
No chew, chew
Number of words correct
mean
Use of Cues
Cues act as a trigger to help recall memory.
Context – The place or situation you are in.
Baker et al (2004) Chewing gum expt, What difference do you think it would make if you
did an exam in a different room to where you learnt it?
Does this have implications for Grange results!!
Use of Cues
Cues act as a trigger to help recall memory.
State –
Miles and Hardman (98),
Goodwin (69) Alcohol and keys
Using cues
To improve recall ..Context and state cues need to be as similar as possible to the original learning situation.So to perform best in exams…Context – revise with a mascot or favourite penState – stay calm whilst revising and during exam (easier said than done!!)
Verbal Mnemonics
Acronyms E.g
Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain
Good when remembering the order of something
Verbal Mnemonics
Rhymes E.g
i before e except after c
30 days hath September …..
Also good when remembering the order of something
Visual Imagery Mnemonics
Method of Loci – items put in locations in a familiar place
Good for visual learners!
Visual Imagery Mnemonics
Key word technique – Associating a word with a picture
E.g baguette –
french stick in a bag
Very good when learning another language
Visual Imagery Mnemonics
Mind maps
Giving each page of revision notes an unique, distinctive visual appearance
Watch the film clip
What Memory Improvement technique is used by Andy and Prof Winstone?
Method of Loci
Plenary
What advice would you give to the rest of year 10 to help them with their revision for exams?
Lesson 2 is in the Bath Spa room in Science
Meet you there in 5 mins MAX
Memory Aids 2
Are you up for a challenge?!Use one of the methods you have learnt today to learn this list of words
The person who remembers the most in the correct order at the end of the lesson gets a prize!
PearClarinetHailRainRoseHandIronGoldHarpPianoMetalAppleBodyFruitinstruments
Memory Aids 2
You will do activity 2.11 p28
Extension - 2.12 p28 or design a test to see which memory aid is best see p28-29
Merit for all those who get onto an Extension
activity