Many students have a difficult job remembering information for exams. If you are one of these students you know that this can also cause a lot of stress and anxiety in your life!
The main point to keep in mind is - UNDERSTAND FIRST - Remember second.
This may sound simplistic but it may be the best advice you will ever receive when it comes to retrieving information for exams. Try this exercise:
Can you remember the following numbers in order:
7807914800?
Would it be easier if you knew this was a phone number?
(780) area code for Alberta
791 - common first 3 digits of Fort McMurray phone number
4800 - last 4 digits ( for Keyano College BTW)
This specific memory strategy is called "clumping" for obvious reasons. Try it out the next time you have to remember information. Remember( pun intended!) UNDERSTAND first - Remember second.
Check the side bar for a link to a PowerPoint presentation ( a very short one) that has several more memory strategies.
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