How long is short-term memory?
Shorter than you might think. Learning Scientists blog Yana Weinstein When I (or any cognitive psychologist) refer to “short-term memory”, we’re … Read More
How does short-term memory work?
Scientific American Alison Preston? How sleep impacts memory consolidation.
Memory & Review
We forget about 50% of new material within 24 hours. The figure below illustrates how quickly we forget the majority … Read More
How Do I Use Past Exams?
There is a lot to learn from returned exams. Looking over past exams you can: Understand how the professor writes exam … Read More
Five Study Strategies
Self-testing (Quiz yourself) Make flashcards to drill yourself on key terms, vocabulary, and formulas. Take quizzes or practice tests whenever … Read More
The Study Cycle
The study cycle is a guide to help you distribute your studying so you aren’t doing it all at once … Read More
