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.
I chose to write on the scenario number 2. I would use the strategy of relaxing before I got to work. I would also study those words in plenty of time for the test. I would make flash cards and I would study them daily in 3-5 minute intervals. That would be a very hards thing to study for, but in my senior year english class Ihad to learn 100 vocabulary words that we had never even heard of before. To say the least tht was the first time I really sat myself down and studied my hardest. I made flash cards and made up songs and I studied with other people. In the end it worked out and i successfully memorized all 100 term. It all worked out and I used that study technique
ReplyDeleteI chose to comment on sceanrio number 5. If I was to take a class that I thought was boring, I would use the strategy of trying to develop an intrest in it. Since I am also taking an American history class, If can find things that I can personally connect to, I would be able to connect to the subject being taught. For example, I know what it is like to be able to freely express my opinion to others regardless of my sex. I know that women during the 1600s did not enjoy that freedom in the past, so I can apperciate what those women had to accomplish to be recongized as literate and intellegent human beings.
ReplyDeleteI choose to write about scenario two. I would use the strategy of flash cards. I would write the 100 names that I would have to memorize on flash cards that way I can take them with me where ever I go. I would say the names and if I missed one it won’t matter I would just go through the cards and make a pile of the ones that I did not know so I can go over them more. I would review them when i have breaks or time, even when I only have five minutes I will take the cards out and try to memorize them, and of course I won’t make them in order, I would shuffle them every time. Eventually I will have them memorized.
ReplyDeleteI am choosing scenario 8.
ReplyDeleteTo keep my mind healthy as I am aging, I plan on taking better care of myself. I will exercise daily for at least 1 hour, which I could do by simply walking my dog in the morning and evening. I can also start eating less take- out food and eat more fruits and vegetables. When eating out I can choose food that is steamed and not cooked with oil. I will challenge my mind by reading more often. Not just novels, but poems, biographies or other books that interest me. I can also take classes, even if it is not in college. There are many high schools or community centers that offer adult classes. I can take up a reading class and read with others. I can also take classes that will teach me new skills, even if I do not use them. Doing all this along with looking through family videos and pictures will help me have a healthier mind.
I am choosing scenario 6.
ReplyDeleteI have a hard time remembering someone’s name especially if it is at a gathering and was already introduced to many others. To remember this business contact I’d say “Glad to meet you Mr. John Smith”. Say his complete name while shaking his hand and repeat it in my mind a few times while talking to him. If possible I would ask a co-worker if he or she has met Mr. John Smith from A & A Company, so I could repeat the name and not forget it. As soon as I could I would write it down on my agenda and underline it along with the name of the company he is from.
Scenario two: I chose this scenario because it is real for me; I am in anatomy and we are currently learning muscles. We have our test on the 13th of October on all of the muscles we are learning. I am currently just studying by reviewing my notes everyday and looking at the models in the classroom. The techniques from the chapter that I will use are visualization, intend to remember, relax while studying, say it aloud, and use visual clues. First of all, I plan on using visualization because I am a visual learner; my text book has tons of pictures of muscles in it. Reviewing the pictures in the book will really help me for the test. Next, intending to remember is a good technique for me because I always say to myself, “I’ll never remember all of this,” or something like that. I’ve realized that thinking negatively can affect the way things turn out. If I think more positive and intend to remember, I will more likely remember. Relaxing when you study is another great tip for a scenario like this one. Because there are a lot of terms to remember and if you do not relax you can over work the brain. If you relax and take breaks your brain will have time to soak in the material better, than just cramming everything and not taking any breaks. Saying the terms aloud will really help because you hear it and remember the muscles easier. Saying the muscles aloud is something that really helps me, so I know it works. Lastly, using visual clues is really important when studying. Anytime you need to remember anything using visual ways to study is the most efficient. Using note card with the muscle name on one side and the location on the other is a great study tip. That is one way that I am studying muscles.
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Scenario one: This scenario is really common for a lot of people; I am a person who does have a hard time remembering things I read and learn for the first time. High lighting, underlying, and circling things in the text is a really helpful way to remember things that you read. Also, rereading the text will help too; sometimes we just need repetition to help things stick in our minds. Reading the text out loud is another really good technique to remember things that we read. I have to read almost everything out loud for it to actually stick in my head; it is a really good memorization technique.
ReplyDelete-Vanessa Lathan
Scenario one: This scenario is really common for a lot of people; I am a person who does have a hard time remembering things I read and learn for the first time. High lighting, underlying, and circling things in the text is a really helpful way to remember things that you read. Also, rereading the text will help too; sometimes we just need repetition to help things stick in our minds. Reading the text out loud is another really good technique to remember things that we read. I have to read almost everything out loud for it to actually stick in my head; it is a really good memorization technique.
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I am commenting on scenario 1. If I was to read an assigned chapter in a book and it went in one ear and out the other I would try using the distribute the practice technique. I would split the book into sections and read each section at a time and make sure I understood each section before moving on. That way I could store what I read into my memory easier. I would also associate each thing I read with key words so I could come back to the information I read. If I grouped each thing I read with a summary then I could easily recall the main points and details of what I just read in the book.
ReplyDeleteI am commenting on scenario 6. If I was to just meet an important business contact and I wanted to remember his/her name I would use the technique of repeating their name about five times in my head. I would also repeat their name back to them when I answered them. That way I can remember it better for another time. I would try to associate their name with a someone or something else that I can easily remember. If the person had the same name as someone I know I could think of the other person and then I could remember their name as well.
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ReplyDeleteI am commenting on scenario eight as I have dealt with this recently. My grandmother (on my mom's side) has become very forgetful recently, so started evaluating my lifesyle to see if I could make any changes to prolong this from happening to me. My grandmother was a heavy social drinking when she was young, drinking ever evening with friends and family. I don't have to worry about this as I rarely drink. My grandmother rarely excerises and until recently when she had to move in with my parents she did not eat healthy. She would eat at fast food places or eat TV dinners. I try to excerise at least three times a week or more. I have changed my diet to include plenty of fruits, veggies and proteins. I started taking vitamins about 6 months ago on a regular basis. I feel changing my diet, taking vitamins, excerise and not abusing alcohol will keep my brain healthy for years to come.
I am going to pick scenario number seven. When I read this it caught my eye because I use to be really good at math and then sort of just lost interest when I got involved in other activities. Now going back into math, either this up coming semester or next year, I am afraid that I am not going to remember the knowledge that I grasped from previous math classes. If I go into this class scared I will be focusing more on how scared I am rather then how much I wanna learn the material. I need to tell myself that this is what I need to learn how I really want to learn this to better my future, most of all, I need to tell myself that I can do it! I have the knowledge I just don't use it to my full potential and that's always been a problem of mine. I know I will not be successful in any course if I think in that way of "I can't" so what I need to focus on is that "I can".
ReplyDeleteI will now use scenario number six. I have always been really bad at names. I would meet somebody and then five minutes later forget their name because I never really took into consideration to remember it. Now when I meet someone I will first make sure that I heard them right and then repeat it in my head about 3 to 5 times fast or say back for example, "it's good to meet you too, Sarah?" and have them respond with a yes or their name. People think that doing stuff like that is rude but what's really rude is when later on you can't remember their name because you never really cared to try to.
ReplyDeleteWith regards to scenario 7 there are strategies one can implement to help them feel more prepared and more confident. Math especially can be a difficult subject before beginning the class one should make sure they have the right prerequisites. Prior to class one should read over their math book so they know beforehand the areas that need special attention. Rather than memorizing problems one should focus on understanding the math problems and concepts. Most importantly one should ask for help the moment they encounter difficulties. If one doesn’t think that they’ll pass the class or they constantly remind themselves that they have never been good at math it would be beneficial to use positive thinking. The first step in thinking positively has to do with believing in oneself. By believing in oneself and focusing on the positive rather than the negative it will help make their college experience not only better but also more rewarding.
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ReplyDeleteDebora Barreto......Managing my time to accomplish my goals is important when the goal is difficult to reach thinking about it on it’s own. I chose the scenario where I have a mid-term in my literature class and I have to read 400 pages in one month. This might seem like a lot if I look at it all at once. In order to manage my time I have to make priorities and break this task into smaller parts so I can be rewarded to reach my goal. I would convert this task into reading 15 pages a day and take that first step. If that doesn’t work I will break it down into smaller steps. I would read 5 pages in the morning, 5 pages in the afternoon and then 5 pages before I go to bed. Managing my time in this fashion will help me tackle my mail goal and I should finish reading the 400 pages in 30 days.
ReplyDeleteAbout scenario 6 I’ve been in a similar situation, where your meeting someone for the first time and you want to make a good impression but you end up forgetting their name. To avoid this one must first accurately hear the name, if for some reason one doesn’t hear the name ask the person to repeat their name, then use the name as often as possible. The more often one hears the name the more likely it is to sink in. One tip I heard had to do with picturing the name written on that persons’ forehead or imagine writing the name while repeating the name.
ReplyDeleteDebora Barreto… I choice the scenario that I just read the assigned chapter in economics and cannot remember what I read. It went in one ear and out the other. One way to memorize ideas is to visualize them. I would use a picture for something I want to remember. If I need to remember a number for the chapter in economics I could picture something that would remind me of that number so every time I needed to remember a number I could associate it with the picture.
ReplyDeleteThe other way to study and memorize during an economics chapter is to relax and take breaks within the chapter. After memorizing a few pages of the chapter it is important to get a snack or take a walk and get some fresh air. This way my anxiety levels are decreased and I am able to learn more efficiently.
I selected scenario #6. As I am introduce to a new person, I will repeat their name by saying “It’s a pleasure to meet you John Smith” and repeat it in my mind five times. I will go ahead and write a note as soon as I can with the name and anything relevant from our conversation and the name of the business. I hope that it will help me remember the person’s name. I am not good at remembering names but I hope this technique will help me.
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.
ReplyDeleteI chose number seven because I can actually relate to that one. I have been enrolled in an algebra class and I have never been able to pass the class. I became tired of taking it over and over again in high school so during my senior year I told myself that this year would be the last time taking it. I stayed focused and confident. I told myself that it was possible, I would pass this class. I stayed focused and didn't let any distractions interfere. I also got tutoring from my algebra teacher to better understand it. During tests I would think back during different study sessions about what I learned. I finally started passing my tests and ended with a B in the class. It goes to show that with a little self confidence and believing in myself and staying positive helped me in the long run.
I chose number eight which was my grandmother losing her memory. In order to help her I would spend as much time with her as possible and do fun activities with her like baking or puzzles or even planting a garden and taking care of it with her every chance I could. I would talk to her about when she was little and ask her what my great grand parents were like. Or maybe how my parents were when they were little. I would try to keep her memory active that way she could stick around much much longer.
ReplyDeleteYou have a mid-term in your literature class and read 400 pages to Have in one month.
ReplyDeleteThis issue is something that every normal semester is about all we are studying. For example I can put my case in particular, I have to read a book with 12 chapters by the end of October. What I'm doing is that I started last week to read a chapter a day and at the same time I am writing a summary to remember then, if I forget something. In this way I'm reading it slowly and without stress. If we planning our homework ahead it's more easy for us to commit all our task.
I chose to respond to scenario 8, keeping my mind healthy as I age. As I am becoming older and more aware, I am starting to try to be a healthier person. Mental health is very important and will help me enjoy my life for a longer time. Doing mental exercises such as crosswords, card games, memorization, and reading will help keep my mind healthy. Also, staying physically active will help my mind stay healthy. The blood flow and stimulant of muscles in exercise help the human mind be more active and healthy, so aerobic exercise helps your mind as well as your body.
ReplyDeleteAs well as staying healthy through exercise, a healthy diet will help with mental health and performance. Eating healthy foods as well as vital nutrients will help your mind stay healthy. Proteins and carbohydrates are two foods that help the human mind be more healthy. All of these activities help the human mind be more healthy, so this is what I would do in response to scenario 8.
ReplyDeleteYou just read the chapter in economics and Assigned can not remember what you read. Went in one ear it and out the other.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that this is something that happens to me every day when I want to sit down to study. Personally, I need to get up and walk around outside the house to relax a little and drink or eat something. Then I sit back to read the material to study, but if I sit forced to understand what I'm reading I'll never understand. We have to help ourselves to study and understand the new material without making life frustrates or plaid.
Arnulfo Chavarin
ReplyDeleteSituation 8 is one that I choose to comment on, and provide personal insight since I am in a similar situation. My grandmother is very old, and I have noticed that she often misplaces things and forgets which days are important. However, in part, I believe she chooses remember important things over other. This was explained in chapter 5 on the collegescope website. Furthermore, a clear distinction was made that people choose to remember good things over bad things, per say. A few things which could be done to improve her situation would be help her maintain a healthy diet, and keep her mentally and physically active.
Arnulfo Chavarin
ReplyDeleteI will make another post on different situation, despite the instructions to choose one situation and comment on it; which contradicts with the “rules of the game.” If a person were taking an algebra math course in college, and have much difficulty to the point where they feel hopeless, and I were that person, then I would use positive thinking, which is believing with faith. First of all, I would change my attitude about the math class, and look beyond, into the future, to what I hope will be the outcome. Then, I would put down some of these wonderful memory techniques I have acquired, such as practicing for a math class, getting the main idea for which to use formulas, and so forth.
Jeffrey Miller
ReplyDelete1. You just read the assigned chapter in economics and cannot remember what you read. It went in one ear and out the other.
Well, I would go about approaching this problem by reading the material again. (still a little piqued about missing this on the in-chapter quiz) Yet, I'd take special care to actually focus on reading the chapter. Not by forcing myself to focus, but to clear the things that are distracting me. Such as solving things that are making me worry, sleep or drink some caffeine if I'm tired. Put myself in a nice, calm, well-lit environment that I will not be disrupted in, and read. While reading I'd have to take extreme caution in not wandering off in my mind. If I read a paragraph, and was thinking about ponies I'll read it again. Then after reading the paragraph I'll ask myself the main point of the paragraph, or the purpose of it. To double check that I actively read it, which basically means I took in the information and actually processed it instead of just kinda reading it but not actually thinking about how the words went together. Another thing to do while re-reading would be to focus on the main point by looking at the bolded heading, and pay attention to special words indicated by the surrounding sentences or the unknown meaning. Finally, I'll make sure I read over the conclusion and make sure that I understood everything that it went over and maybe go over the headings once more and try to summarize to myself what I just read and think about the main point. (I'm not a note-taker, highlighter, or whatever kind of person)
Jeffrey Miller
ReplyDelete7. 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.
I'm in an Algebra class right now, so I'm gonna do this one since I guess it relates to myself. First off, I need to dispel this negativeness about my abilities in math. One of the big things you need to keep in your head is that you can do this. If I don't believe in myself when I'm trying to accomplish it then there is no feasible way I can accomplish my goal of getting a good grade in algebra. One of the main things I need to do is going over the things I have done wrong previously in math and why I'm bad at math. Such as not thoroughly going through the book, and actively reading it. Or not putting enough time or effort into the practice that math requires you to master it. And then apply the solutions to the problems in my reflection and actually do well at math by attempting to fix what went wrong last time and dispel my disbelief or lack of faith in my abilities at math.
5. You must take American history to graduate from SDSU. You think that history is boring.
ReplyDeleteThis has happened to me more than once in my educational lifetime. Finding a class out of control boring, is not the end of the world. For this type of situation, calls for reviewing material before class. 20 minutes before-hand, if possible and actively listening by taking notes. This will keep focus in class and especially on the lecture being given by the professor/teacher. Figuring out the style of taking notes will also aid you to be organized which will come from being attentive in class. All these techniques will take away from finding the class so boring. Getting to know the professor and asking questions about any doubts you may have also help so much.
Scenario 8
ReplyDeleteIf my grandmother were to start becoming forgetful I would do whatever possible to try and work her brain out. I found it very interested on how the nuns live long and healthy lives because they keep their brain active by doing various activities. I would start off by getting her a book that would interest her so that she could keep her reading skills active. I have seen many elderly people give up reading and just live their lives watching TV. I would challenger my grandmother to card games because I know that she likes them and this would also be stimulating her brain and thus making her memory stronger. I would turn on the news for her and ask what her opinion is on topics they discuss. I’m glad I know of a few ideas to keep my grandmother’s memory alive.
Scenario 6
ReplyDeleteIf I were to meet an important business contact it would be crucial that I remember their name and not mistakenly call them by something else. The first step here would be that I make sure I heard their name correctly so that I am not trying to memorize the wrong name. Next I would use their name in a sentence while speaking to them. This is important because I am looking at them and associating their name with their face while reciting the name out loud. Every time I were to see them or talk to them I would be sure to say their name not only so that I can remember it but also so that I can give them a sense of importance. It would also be of help if I were to write their name out so that I could also visually see it. I’ve done this in the past with an employer and it worked out just how I wanted.