Boosting Working memory

Question 1

Repeat instructions back to confirm understanding. Shorten complex directions by providing one step at a time.

Answer 1

Write down instructions, step-by-step.

Question 2

Encourage mindfulness and exercise practice, both of which improves memory

Answer 2

Prime your child’s memory by telling her what to listen for before you give her directions

Question 3

Use memory strategies such as chunking information – – thinking of information in categories – – also use MNEMONICS, and associations – – clever ways to remember information.

Answer 3

Remember better by using multi sensory study techniques such as pairing visual and auditory learning together

Question 4

Use flashcards or online quiz games such as Quizlet.

Answer 4

Make study guides by reviewing notes periodically and taking notes on notes. Use supplementary materials and pull out important concepts

Question 5

Use the memory strategy of elaboration, which is linking new information to something one already knows

Answer 5

See it in one’s mind