J. Roth/Study Skills 94 Memory Training Practice Groups

Group 1

“The Big Six” KEYWORDS FIRST LETTERS Re-arrange order O.K.?

1. Terms Terms T YES

2. Definitions Definitions D

3. Examples Examples E

4. Lists (Enumerations) Lists L

5. Reasons Why Reasons R Enter your catchword or catchphrase below.

6. Items on the Board or on Handouts Board B ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

Group 2

Four Steps to Taking KEYWORDS FIRST LETTERS Re-arrange order O.K.? Effective Class Notes

1. Read in advance any assignment Read R NO

2. Take notes in class properly Take T

3. Enhance your notes as soon Enhance E

as you can after the lecture Enter your catchphrase below.

4. Choose one of two study options Choose C _______ _______ _______ _______

Group 3

Five steps to studying KEYWORDS FIRST LETTERS Can I re-arrange the order?

a textbook selection.

1. Preview—tinker-toy the general structure Preview P NO

2. Read the section in question-answer format Read R

3. Mark the section properly Mark M

4. Flashcard what you marked if the test Flashcard F

will be over the textbook assignment Enter your catchphrase below.

5. Quiz yourself repeatedly. Quiz Q _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

Group 4

Five Steps to Using KEYWORDS FIRST LETTERS Can I re-arrange the order?

Memory Effectively

1. Organize what you want to remember Organize O YES

2. Use a “Memory Switch” to Switch S

focus your memory

3. Use proven memory techniques Techniques T

4. Practice, but practice smart Practice P Enter your catchphrase below.

5. Review before you go to sleep. Sleep S _____ _____ _____ _____ _____