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Coming sooner than you think...final exams!
We know some of you are just gearing up to go back to school after spring break, so it can feel a bit premature to be thinking about final exams. But they will be here before you know it. And given the overwhelming amount of research showing that spaced repetition, or studying over longer periods with frequent breaks, is far more effective than marathon cram sessions, the time to begin thinking about a study plan is, well, now. As always, if you're interested in reading the research about memory we can point you to what we believe is the most useful information for parents, available here.
Keep in mind, there is no "one size fits all" approach to memorization. Strategies are dependent on whether visual (object) memory is stronger than verbal (word) memory or vice versa. Those with weak working memory will need specific strategies for complex problem solving. We suggest starting with a refresher on each of these skills depending on what's in your child's Mindprint or Unique Learning Profile. Next pick from among the dozens of strategies supplied by our psychologists and learning specialists for the right study strategies for your family. Start with our top recommendations. But always know we have plenty more to choose from if an approach doesn't seem to be a good fit for your child.
As for boosting those memory skills for the long-term? We'd recommend waiting until summer to pick from among our hundreds of recommended games and apps to help develop memory and make next year's studying even easier. But if you've got a younger child who doesn't need to study for finals, get going right away here.
Refresh your memory on memory:
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Verbal Memory
Remembering lots of facts can be tough, especially if it's not information that seems really interesting or relevant. But there are definitely ways to make it easier. Get started here.
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Visual Memory
If your children have a tougher time remembering what they see in a graph or diagram than what they read, you want to start here.
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Working Memory
Working memory uses a different part of the brain than long-term memory, but you rely on it every time you solve a long math problem or answer a question. Understand more about it here.
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