1. Memory Techniques
PHS 2009

2. Lets test your memory…Look at these objects

3. Write down the objects you remembered…
There are 20 different items!!

5. Try to remember these sets of letters
WMB
LNF
AIC
ANB
IBF
BML
SLM

6. Write down as many sets of letters as you can…

7. How about these sets of letters...
MLB
MLS
NBA
BMW
FBI
CIA
NFL

8. Sets of letters WMB= BMW LFN= NFL AIC= CIA ABN= NBA IBF= FBI BLM= MLB
SLM= MLS

9. Different Memory Techniques
Teamwork
Study with friends
Divide up the work
Know different information

10. Different Memory Techniques
Chunking
A technique used when remembering numbers
Short term memory can store 5-9 numbers at once
Examples of Chunking in real life
Phone Number=
Credit Card=
Social Security Card=

11. Different Memory Techniques
Wacky Words
Combine the first letters of different sets of information.
Examples
PEMDAS= Parentheses, exponents, multiply, divide, add, and subtract
FOIL= First, Outside, Inside, Last
(m+5)(m-2)

12. Different Memory Techniques
Silly Sentences
Making a sentence using the first letter of each piece of information
Examples
Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally (PEMDAS)
Never Eat Soggy Waffles (N, E, S, W)

13. Different Memory Techniques
Visualization
Create a mental picture that represents information.
Examples:
How to pick an apple.
Imagine you are walking in an orchard, looking up at red apples dangling over your head. You notice one apple is bigger than the others and you extend your arm to grab it. Once in your hand, you know it’s the perfect apple because it isn’t too squishy or firm. Its perfect.

14. Different Memory Techniques
Association
Pairing new information with well known information
Example:
Mike Smith
Michael Jordan eating a granny smith apple

15. Different Memory Techniques
Repetition:
Repeating the information over and over to cement it in your brain.
Examples:
2+2=4, 2+2=4, 2+2=4, etc.
Using flashcards for vocab

16. Different Memory Techniques
Mental Map
A diagram used to represent words or ideas linked to a central key word or idea
Examples:
WWII= Causes, battles, people, effects

17. Intelligence
Intelligence: The capacity to understand, know, apprehend, or grasp mentally

18. Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory
Howard Gardner believes that IQ tests do not completely measure human intelligence
In his theory, Gardner believes that every individual has 8 different and independent abilities for solving problems or 8 different ways to be SMART!!!!
Gardner believes that the capacity of each intelligence depends on how the individual is brought up or nurtured.

19. Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory
Everyone has all 8 multiple intelligences to some degree, but some may be more obvious in you because of your upbringing, family, schooling, likes and dislikes.
The intelligences can be increased or developed.
All the intelligences work together in everyday life to help you be smarter.

20. 8 Intelligences Verbal-Linguistic “word smart”
Typically good at reading, writing, and memorizing words
Logical-Mathematical “number smart”
Naturally excel in mathematics, chess, computer programming
Visual-Spatial “picture smart”
Have a good sense of direction and can solve puzzles

21. 8 Intelligences Bodily-Kinesthetic “body smart”
Generally good at physical activities such as sports or dance
Musical-Rhythmic “music smart”
Greater sensitivity to sounds, rhythms, tones, and music
Interpersonal “people smart”
Characterized by their sensitivity to others' moods, feelings, temperaments.

22. 8 intelligences Intrapersonal “self smart”
Tend to work alone and know their limits
Naturalistic “world and nature smart”
Have greater sensitivity to nature and the ability to nurture and grow things