Do-Now “Studies have shown that 48 hours after learning something new, we have generally forgotten 75% of the material.” This is a true statement. Why

Do-Now

“Studies have shown that 48 hours after learning something new, we have generally forgotten 75% of the material.”

This is a true statement. Why do you think this occurs?

Today’s objective and agendaStudents will be able to apply memory strategies

and describe strategies to avoid by 1. Do-now: quote and discuss2. Opinionaire + film clip3. Notes with simulation4. CFU: student questioning whip around5. Add to study guide6. Commercial preparation7. Share out + revisit opinionaire

Complete the opinionaire, top part only of each question

1. A lot of people can do well on exams without studying.

Strongly agree Agree Strongly Disagree

Disagree

End of class analysis:

Film clip on memory

• This is a test! (Just kidding, but let’s see how you do)• As we watch the clip, count the

number of times the basketball is passed.

1. Effortful processing requires rehearsal, or conscious repetition a. Amount remembered depends on amount of time

spent learning

2.13 Memory Strategies and Pitfalls

2. Next-in-line effect – we are unlikely remember information presented just before we must perform; we are too focused on our own upcoming performance

DUH—BE AWAKE

3. Information processed seconds before sleep is not remembered. Information presented during sleep is not remembered.

4. Spacing Effect• We increase long-

term retention when we study or practice over time.

• It is better to study 20 minutes every day than to cram.

All-purpose memory demoBed

Quilt

Dark

Silence

Fatigue

Clock

Snoring

Night

Toss

Tired

Artichoke

Turn

Rest

Dream

Sleep

5. Serial Positioning Effect• We tend to remember the beginning (primacy

effect) and end (recency effect) of a list best.

Order on list

Words remembered



Student whip around• Create 2 questions about today’s material. Your

questions should begin with:“What is the…”Or “Provide an example of…”• One student will pose their question to the class and

call on another student to answer it. Then, the student that answers the question will post their own question and call on someone else…repeat!

• We have 2 minutes to whip around the room.

CONCEPT IMAGERY NMEMONIC STRATEGY SELF REFERENCE EFFECT

Rehearsal

Next-in-line effect

Spacing effect

Serial positioning effect



Quick discussion: What makes a good commercial?

• What makes it memorable?• What makes it convincing?

• Please read along with me as we review the directions for your commercial assignment.



DIRECTIONS: At the beginning of class, read each statement and circle your opinion. At the close of class, put a star (*) next to your opinion and explain your reasoning using evidence from class today.

1. A lot of people can do well on exams without studying.

Strongly agree Agree Strongly Disagree Disagree

End of class analysis:

Closing and Homework

• Take your study guides with you!• Quiz on research methods and

memory tomorrow at the end of class• Whip around: Why does this

stuff matter?

Documents

Do-Now “Studies have shown that 48 hours after learning something new, we have generally forgotten 75% of the material.” This is a true statement. Why