Amazing Memory Techniques

The end of the year means finals! Almost every student we know has big tests coming up. Here are some great study techniques to help your kiddos remember more and study less:

1. Learn from the general to the specific--start with the big picture and then fill in the details. Drawing pictures or creating flow charts can be very helpful!
2. Recite and Repeat--talking aloud while studying helps students remember material since they are utilizing two senses (touch and hearing).
3. Transfer material to long term memory--Have a short review within minutes or hours of a study session to reinforce concepts and materials just learned.
4. Remember something else--If your student is stuck on an idea, have her write down everything she knows related to the topic. It's likely the process will jog her memory!
5. Use daylight--Believe it or not, studying your most difficult subject while the sun is up helps improve the retention of new information!