Mmor tips Memory tips How to remember all that stuff that teachers give you. How to remember all that stuff that teachers give you. 1. Sort Information Put information into categories Group by dates, people, formulas Make a chart 2. Frequent Review Study new information the same day you heard or read it. Small review of each class every day. 3. Laugh it Up Use humor or exaggeration Information stays longer in memory if it is related to something novel or interesting. Make up something funny or exaggerated to tie in with what youre learning. 4. Senses Learn visually Learn verbally Learn kinesthetically (movement) Combine 5. Color Code Use colored pens Highlighters Post-it notes & flags Index Cards 6. Visual Aids Draw pictures Cartoon characters Graphs Tables Charts Time Lines 7. Rehearse Aloud Verbal rehearsal is an effective memory tool. Study with someone Use a tape recorder 8. Lets Get Physical Add a physical activity Pacing Jumping Throwing a ball Writing Typing or rewriting helps to reinforce 9. Want to Play a Game? Make flash cards Concentration (matching) Compete with yourself Study the following collection of objects. You will have three minutes. Try to remember as many as you can. How did you do?