For this week, read the following situations and comment on one of them using ideas from Chapter 3, Improving Memory and Reading. Have a great week.
- You just read the assigned chapter in economics and cannot remember what you read. It went in one ear and out the other.
- In your anatomy and physiology class, you are required to remember the scientific name for 100 different muscles in the body.
- You signed up for a philosophy class because it meets general education requirements. You are not interested in the class at all.
- You have a mid-term in your literature class and have to read 400 pages in one month.
- You must take American history to graduate from SDSU. You think that history is boring.
- You have been introduced to an important business contact and would like to remember his/her name.
- You are enrolled in an algebra class. You continually remind yourself that you have never been good at math. You don’t think that you will pass this class.
- You have noticed that your grandmother is becoming very forgetful. You want to do whatever is possible to keep your mind healthy as you age.
“You have noticed that your grandmother is becoming very forgetful. You want to do whatever is possible to keep your mind healthy as you age.”
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother passed away from dementia two years ago and she is my motivation for never quitting. Her passing helped in getting me motivated to start taking better care of my mind and body. Getting the blood flowing is a good way to keep the mind sharp so I really focused on exercising and feeding my body the correct foods. I also keep my brain moving and staying sharp by making sure that I get enough rest and relaxation.
Janine Woolard
“You have a mid-term in your literature class and have to read 400 pages in one month.”
ReplyDeleteI would take the total number of pages that need to be read and break them down into pages per day. I would only focus on that days reading and not the total number of pages. My agenda per day would include taking notes and highlight the key points in the reading material. Once complete with the reading for the day I would review my notes and highlighted marks. The next day, prior to reading, I would scan my notes and highlighted areas from the previous day. At the end of the week I would collectively review all of the notes and highlighted areas from that week. At the end of the month I would repeat the note and highlight review process and take additional notes, if needed. I would also scan over each chapter just to refresh my memory.
Janine Woolard
Regarding: You have a mid-term in your literature class and have to read 400 pages in one month
ReplyDeleteI would carefully break down the pages to 100 each week leading up to the mid-term I will have for that class. I would then decide on a designated day and time when I would work on reading this material i a good area where I can concentrate. Such as possibly at my desk in my room or even the school library. Before I start reading the material, I would look through the main points of it and get a general idea as to what I'm going to be reading about. I can also write down the key terms and recite them aloud to memorize them. While reading I would make sure to not write more than 20% of notes on the side and carefully look through the text. Doing so should bring me success in the class with a good grade on the test!
After reading chapter 5, the information that I learned that jumped out the most to me was the memorizing tips suggested because it is something that college students and just about anyone could always improve on new methods of helping to retain information! Some simple ones that could be used include making a song or rhyme (acrostics )with the information you need to learn or simply writing it down! As well as making a routine to remember where you left your car keys or books.
ReplyDelete"In your anatomy and physiology class, you are required to remember the scientific name for 100 different muscles in the body."
ReplyDeleteI decided to choose this one because it really brought me back to when i was going to PIMA, medical institute, i recall having to take notes every second of class and write down word per word that the instructor had to say.. since im not so good with my memory. In order for me to grasp everything i would review my notes in the evening as well as before going to bed. Another thing i had to do was memorize a totall of 100 words a week of medical terminology, which was so frustrating to me because not only did i have to memorize them but i also needed to know the deffinition and how to spell the word, and i dont know if you guys know but medical terminology words are extremly hard at times to spell. So with all my frustration i made flash cards and carried them around with me EVERYWHERE i went, even if it meant going to Olive Garden and studying while eating with my friend and quizzing each other on every word, also going thru them every night.Another thing i would make sure of doing was being able to relate or think of something that related to the word. Using these memory skills i was able to remember pretty much every word by the week and be ready for my quiz on monday morning.
Janine! For starters 400 pages a month isnt really that much..like 12 pages a day, i guess you can say since its not so much something to read it can be considered alot of pages to read for the day. I really thought your improving memory and reading skills were pretty good, i actually do that myself although at times i tend to get distrated from the readings and what not but with vocabulary words i will make flash cards and learn a certain number a day and then the next day do the same but add the cards from the previous day, which actually really helped me alot and works great. Good strategies though!
ReplyDeleteFor the anatomy and physiology class and remembering over 100 different muscles in the body, the best thing you could do is to make flash cards. Flash cards are very helpful when it comes to memorization and learning in bulk. Make sure to take breaks when using the flash cards, and to keep track of your progress. You'll notice an increase of knowledge with the scientific names of the muscles. The repetitiveness of the activity tied together with its simplicity makes flash cards a very useful studying technique.
ReplyDeleteYou are enrolled in an algebra class. You continually remind yourself that you have never been good at math. You don’t think that you will pass this class.
ReplyDeleteYou should never continually doubt yourself in a subject. Just because you've never found success in a certain subject, that does not mean you aren't capable of succeeding with that subject. A main point of this last chapter was positive thinking. Positive thinking will play a big role in determining your final grade for the class. If you think positively, tell yourself you are good at math, and practice the material, the outcome is sure to be positive. Positive thinking leads to interest in the subject, which leads to success.
"You must take American history to graduate from SDSU. You think that history is boring. "
ReplyDeleteEven though I think history is boring, I'll definitely change my mind about that knowing that if I do well in the class I will graduate. Knowing that is motivation enough for me. It might even give me an incentive to really think about out history and have more of an appreciation for it.
Memorizing 100 muscles for anatomy and physiology:
ReplyDeleteI would make flash cards with the name of the muscle on one side and a diagram of where it is on the other. I would try to learn what each muscle does as I study it - this helps me to retain information. If I associate it with its purpose I remember it better. I would also make a lot of copies of a diagram that I could label with each muscle. I would have someone quiz me. I would vary each of these activities until I had mastered the muscles! Each of these steps would help me to learn and remember the muscles.
Assigned chapter of economics; in one ear-out the other.
ReplyDeleteWell, I know why economics would have that effect on me. In this case, I would go back and read the Bold Print sections taking notes. Then I would break down the chapter into sections, read one; take notes; take a break, etc. I would try to find ways to associate the information with something that is interesting and makes sense to me to help me remember it. I
would try to pick out key words that might help me remember important details. I don't know much about economics so hopefully these ideas would work.
You just read the assigned chapter in economics and cannot remember what you read. It went in one ear and out the other.
ReplyDeleteThis time I will scan over the chapter first, and make note of the main points. Then I would begin reading the chapter aloud, I am an auditory learner so it helps me to hear the words. I would highlight important points and make notes to review. Right after reading, I would review. Then I’d make an outline of what I read.
You are enrolled in an algebra class. You continually remind yourself that you have never been good at math. You don’t think that you will pass this class.
ReplyDeleteI would try to remove these negative thoughts from my mind. This is actually what happened to me in high school. It kept me from advancing in math. I would remind myself that I can achieve anything if I want it badly enough and put my effort into it. There are lots of things I was never good at until I practiced and learned. I would continue with the class and get help from a tutor if necessary
Susan Barclay
You must take American history to graduate from SDSU. You think that history is boring.
ReplyDeleteI would use several techniques to help me retain the needed information. I would skim the chapters first. Then read and highlight the needed information, main points. I would make notes in the margins of my book and reread them after each chapeter. I would also try to find something interesting about the subject that would help me to relate or personalize it. Then I would also create a regular study schedule and post around my house and car the positive consequences of finishing the class. I'd also have to take breaks inbetween my study sessions to help with the daydreaming factor. Maybe even add a walk or some sort of exercise into my routine to break up the boredom.
You are enrolled in an algebra class. You continually remind yourself that you have never been good at math. You don’t think that you will pass this class.
ReplyDeleteFirst I have to create a positive mental state for myself. I will do this by writing positive notes and putting them around my house so that I will see and read them randomly. Then I will create a daily ritual specifically geared towards math. By establishing a place where I do my homework, in a peaceful environment. I'd also leave my study supplies out in a visible manner where I plan to study as a reminder. I would write down questions for problems or concepts that I don't understand and ask for help right away instead of procrastinating. Because I understand that math concepts build on each other, so a basic foundation of understanding is needed to be successful. I would also have to include regular breaks and exercise to help relieve the tension and stress to allow myslef to relax.
In Situation #4, I would end up reading the pages that are assigned each week, to prepare for the mid-term in my literature class. For instance, I would end up reading between 20 and 30 pages in each chapter a week and write down the main ideas. Quite frankly, I'm an visual learner because I outline any important facts that are in each chapter and put them on flash cards to study. I'm not saying that I'm a very accurate reader, but I'm getting used to it. If I'm assigned to read a chapter and answer any questions that are related to literature, I will take that opportunity and make the most of it.
ReplyDeleteIn Situation #1, I would end up using a tape recorder to record everything that's being said in my economics class. Afterward, I'll rewind it back to the beginning, and then play it, so that way I don't end up asking a lot of questions in class. I'm an auditory listener and I can silently recite on any chapter that I read, and review over it. Mainly, I rely on the key words or phrases that the instructor talks about and wants me to focus more into it, when it comes down to quizzes and exams. In my perspective, economics might be the hardest class to prepare for. There's a lot of things to know and plenty of chapters to read, but I'm was able to pass the course, with of my tape recorder and my auditory listening skills.
ReplyDeleteI like Y. Carter's techniques to help study with American History. I have never been a fan of american history but knowing that I need the class to graduate will give me the extra incentive to do well. I wouldn't be able to wing it so using the memory techniques mentioned such as skimming the chapter and making notes in the margins that I can look at after reading a chapter. I also liked the idea of positive reinforcement being placed around the house and car. Any extra motivation to succeed is a great idea. Sometimes you start feeling down and tired after a long study session but to be able to see a reminder of what doing well in the class can mean, it will all be worth it.
ReplyDeleteRegarding situation number 7, I chose this one because it relates to me personally. I am not very good at math and when I first started college I was not very interested in the subject. I would show up to class and wonder to myself what I was doing here because I was not good at math. Years later, I still don't feel very strong in math, but I have created a positive mental state for myself and am putting in the necessary work to succeed. I have made a daily schedule specifically for my math class and put in time each day to learning the material. After the day's lecture, I go home at night and review the material to keep it fresh in my mind. I don't like the idea of failure when the material is readily available to me.
ReplyDeleteI am taking a History course at SDSU that I have no interest in. I would memorize the dense material by acting out the key events. I am a kinesthetic learning so reciting and making relationships between events and other ideas would help a lot. Acting out certain events would also help me become more familiarized with the material on a more personal level. It sounds somewhat cheesy but getting into character makes it easier to understand the motives behind certain actions. It also helps understand major themes (cause and effect).
ReplyDeleteWhen reading scenario 6 I was immediately reminded of the House Bunny. In the movie, the main character uses this special technique to remember the names of the new people that she meets. She repeats their names using this really deep, terrifying voice. It's really funny to think about this technique but It really does help. Like the College Scope example, it helps to repeat the names of those you meet because it make sure it gets stored in your longer lasting memory. I probably wouldn't do what the movie character did in front of an important person but I might make an association to something that the name reminds me of. An example of this was the Frank- hot dog example. I enjoyed reading this chapter.
ReplyDeleteSenerio: "You are enrolled in an algebra class. You continually remind yourself that you have never been good at math. You don’t think that you will pass this class"
ReplyDeleteThe first thing a person would have to do is to get their negativity out of their head, and to start thinking positive. Then the next thing to do is to review the text book to make sure that you won't have any difficulties with the material. And when it comes to a point when you have no idea of what you are going to learn then the next step is to ask for help immediately. You can ask your instructor, and if you still think you are going to have trouble in the future then you should get a tutor for that math class.
Senerio:"In your anatomy and physiology class, you are required to remember the scientific name for 100 different muscles in the body"
ReplyDeleteThe first step to take when it comes to remembering a big chunk of information is to take in little by little information at a time. Like in this case you need to remember 100 different muscles in the body, and you can start by dividing each one by remebering seven of the muscles a day or maybe even ten a day. And once you have remebered all of them you should review and revise the list until you think you have got it down, but even if you think you have memorized them you should still review them every day, then every week, then every month until it has gone into your long term memory. Then you will be ready when it comes taking a test or anything that involves using the 100 muscles.
"You just read the assigned chapter in economics and cannot remember what you read. It went in one ear and out the other."
ReplyDeleteWhen I am assigned reading from a class I understand the information best when I take notes. Most of the time the reading is on a leacture in class, but if it is before a lecture try to read an introduction so that I know what I am reading before I actually read; paragraph by paragraph I read the assigned reading. For every piece of information that I find important, or think I should know, I write it down as bullet points on a piece of paper. Then after I read I review the information and can look back at the information later if I forget what the chapter was about.
"You must take American history to graduate from SDSU. You think that history is boring."
ReplyDeleteOh no! History is so boring!
That is really what I think about the subject, but I must take it. The only way that I could get through this class is to talk myself through it. I know that if I don't take this class I will not graduate. I have to stay positive and remember my main goal for completing this course. Assignments will be difficult to finish but I know that I can get through them. Also, I could get a study group together, or just a support group so that we can get through the class together with a little more excitement to keep us all going. It will be boring, but it does not have to be a hard task to complete!
"You have been introduced to an important business contact and would like to remember his/her name."
ReplyDeleteI come across this quite a bit at work and have learned the importance of remembering names. Just as the lesson describes, it is best to repeat the person's name both out loud (at least once) and internally (five times) during the initial interaction. It is also recommended to make a name association. In the text, they refer to visualizing a hot dog for someone named frank. A great idea!
You it finishes of to read the chapter assigned in the economy and it cannot to remember what reads. to it entered by an ear and it leaves by another one, I believe that one of the efficient forms but is to write a song, if a song as I refuel this to the rise and gold or key said in the report of the trimester of the governor, and if we needed to mark words but that others or to change them of tone so that our mind can catch them or create another situation, also we can put graphs or photos that they indicate what we saw or with words that we saw in the class these you would to in the refrigerator in the doors in the computer in the table in the wall.
ReplyDeleteI believe that one of the techniques to introduce a business and that people can remember it, it is to make a bell of trade where it looked for as it is the listened to standard of music but according to the business that is going away to advertise, we would need serious a good slogan that what him to open the doors to the business, when introduce the bell is very important that this single one lasts in radio and television a second the minimum but that appear often per hour and per day, this would to that people can maintain the fresh image in her mind and can remember and relate it easily when they see an image simply or the song of the bell and may to open the door to the company when introduce the complete image and the concept of the company if this goes accompanied of some person of the entertainer or the sport is going away to help but.
ReplyDelete"You must take American history to graduate from SDSU. You think that history is boring."
ReplyDeleteEven though I think history is boring, I would definitely change my mind about that knowing that if I do well in the class I would have earned the privilege of graduating. Having that in mind is motivation enough for me. It might even give me an incentive to really think about our history and have more of an appreciation for it. History can tell people a lot about life and ethics, and may open up some people’s eyes to see the hardships and disadvantages of the past. Some people may start to have more of an appreciation for the world they live in now if they see and read about the lives of citizens in the past.
“You have a mid-term in your literature class and have to read 400 pages in one month.”
ReplyDeleteFor this task, I would definitely follow the nature of steadily and periodically doing the assigned task in an organized manner. Procrastination will not suit myself well for this assignment. It’s much more beneficial and easier on my life to just take a little time out of each day to put an effort in the reading instead of waiting until the last few days to read the whole thing. If I were an individual who really enjoyed reading and was interested in the material then it wouldn’t be a problem or hassle to procrastinate on the reading; but for my case, I definitely would be stress-free if I set aside some time out of some of my days during to week to read either a certain amount of pages or chapters.
"You must take American history to graduate from SDSU. You think that history is boring."
ReplyDeleteTo be honest , History is a boring subject to me. I remember i took it one time and i just couldnt focus in the class , so i had to drop out. but now that I am taking this class I am thinking of taking it again just because i need the class to graduate.this time I am going to have a positive thinking so that way i dont get bored or stressed in the class.
"You just read the assigned chapter in economics and cannot remember what you read. It went in one ear and out the other."
ReplyDeleteThis used to happen to me alot beforei took this class. I never liked the way my teacher was teaching. so i couldnt remember things at all. But i think that if i take notes more often, make flash cards , it would make it alot easier for me to remember. I would also get together with someone that can help me study.
7- You are enrolled in an algebra class. You continually remind yourself that you have never been good at math. You don’t think that you will pass this class.
ReplyDeleteI have never been one to really understand math and also I'm not good just remembering things so after reading this chapter I have more ideas on how to help myself. First I would take plenty of notes with a lot of key sample problems that we solved in class. I would also review all my notes and quiz myself from the beginning of the course so that everything stays fresh in my mind as we move on to other things. I really think that sometimes I forget things because I focus on it just when it's being done, and then after I just move on to the next thing, so the best way for me to do it is to keep going over math problems and incorporate the other things that are being learned. I also need to start doubting myself and just realize that maybe I had been studying in ways that weren't so helpful and now that we have gone over this chapter, I am looking forward to my next math course.
4- You have a mid-term in your literature class and have to read 400 pages in one month.
ReplyDeleteBeing that sometimes we get a syllabus with important dates and description of what we will be doing, I would already be aware of the reading part for the mid-term and get started from the beginning. I would probably split the reading to 12-13 pages a day if I was doing it in a month or 6-7 pages a day in the course of 2 months, that way I wasn't taking too much in. Since it is a lot of information to take in, I would just highlight and notate important facts found in the literature. For me it's hard to focus on reading so I would probably have to go to the library with no iPod, no cell, no laptop, and just really focus since it's part of my mid-term.
Mid-term book 400 pages in a month!
ReplyDeleteIf I were to look at reading a 400 page book in a one month period of time, I would easily become overwhelmed and fill like I couldn�t do it! I would likely feel like I am going to fail and maybe even have very poor self talk. But if you think organize yourself in a way that you only have to read 12 pages a day, you are likely only reading for about 24 minutes a day! Put it that way and the overwhelming, anxious feeling disappears. That seems feasible and even enjoyable. What a great way to learn too without feeling like you are unable to read a book with this many pages. Not to mention the fact that once you complete the book, how you will feel so confident and able for the next big book assignment.