WEEK 3

 WEEK 3 

-memory, learning and improving concentration 

TOPIC 3.1 : MEMORY , LEARNING AND IMPROVING CONCENTRATION

*understanding memory process

WHAT IS MEMORY???

MEMORY is defined as the ability to recall the past experience. It is also defined as retention of learned materials. Some memories remain only for few seconds. Other last for hours, days, months, or years together.

The memory system of human divided into three types which is sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

!3 TYPES OF MEMORY!

- SENSORY MEMORY

refers to an initial process that receives and holds environmental information in its raw form for a brief period of time, from and instant to several seconds.

- SHORT-TERM MEMORY

also called working-memory, refers to another process that can hold only a limited amount of information, an average of seven items - 2 to 30 seconds.

- LONG-TERM MEMORY

refers to the process of storing almost unlimited amounts of information over long periods of time.

*memory strategies

Memory strategies refer to any of a broad set of techniques that are designed to help one remember. 

• Try to understand the information first. 

Information that is organized and makes sense to you is easier to memorize. If you find that you don’t understand the material, spend some time on understanding it before trying to memorize it.

 • Link it. 

Connect the information you are trying to memorize to something that you already know. Material in isolation is more difficult to remember than material that is connected to other concepts. 

 • Sleep on it.

 Studies show that your brain processes and stores information while you sleep. Try to review information just before you go to sleep—even if it’s only for a few minutes—and see if it helps embed the information in your memory.

 • Self-test. Quiz yourself every so often by actively recalling the information you are trying to study. Make sure to actively quiz yourself—do not simply reread notes or a textbook

 • Use mnemonics.

 Mnemonics are systems and tricks that make information for memorable. One common type is when the first letter of each word in a sentence is also the first letter of each word in a list that needs to be memorized.

 • Talk to yourself.

 It may seem strange at first, but talking to yourself about the material you are trying to memorize can be an effective memory tool. Try speaking aloud instead of simply highlighting or rereading information.

*understanding concentration and its strategies

WHAT IS CONCENTRATION??

CONCENTRATION is the ability to direct one's attention in accordance with one's will. It means control of the attention. It is also the ability to focus the mind on one subject, object or thought without being distracted. 

There are many causes that make students lack of concentration in class which is ;

strategies to improve concentration

Every problem there must be a solution. Below picture shows that tips to increase concentration.

*reading/study system (SQ3R)

 SQ3R is a strategy for reading and studying. It is a sequence designed to increase retention and understanding by encouraging the reader to use each stage of the reading process (Before, During, and after) intentionally, moving from small details to large ideas and back again.

ADVANTAGE OF SQ3R 

1. Crack competitive exams and entrance tests with less difficulty.
2. Spend less time on a single topic and cover the syllabus with ease.
3. Prepare short notes and important points that you have to go through just before the final test.
4. Make the hard and boring topics easy to understand and memorize.
5. As a teacher, it helps you prepare for your lectures.
6. It makes you interested in the concept and lets you understand your capability.

ACTIVITY 1 - MEMORIES STRATEGIES 

ACTIVITY 2

the number that i remember is :

4 , 17 , 76 , 69 , 33

ACTIVITY 3