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Organizing Information to Improve Memory Retention

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Bird’s-Eye

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This module is one part of a four-part series on how to teach so students remember important content and

skills. Click on each icon for a brief description of the modules in this series.

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Test Your Memory

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This module is about memory retention. So, let’s start off by putting your memory to the test.

You are about to see nine numbers. These numbers will only be on screen for four seconds. When time runs out you will be directed to type in the nine numbers in the order that they appeared. The numbers will appear…now!

You may have been able to get the right order, or close to it. Now, let’s see how you would do with the same numbers in a different order. But, this time you are only going to have two seconds. Ready? Go!

Even though there were only two seconds to look at the numbers, you probably had no problem repeating the

correct order.

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Context

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It should be no surprise that humans are more likely to remember information that is patterned in a logical and familiar way (Bailey & Pransky, 2015; Sprenger, 2002; Tileston, 2004).

The same is true for students in your classroom. Take a moment and think about an upcoming lesson of yours. Ask yourself the following questions: (See image above.)

In this module you will learn how organizing information helps that information make its way into long-term memory. You will also learn specific strategies you can apply in the classroom.

Importance of Patterned Information

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When the structure and content of a lesson is unfamiliar or lacks any discernable pattern, students may begin to feel confused and frustrated.

This can lead to a decrease in productivity and to even more confusion and frustration. It is important to know that the goal of organizing information is not only for students to memorize information, but to have the necessary content knowledge to be able to do higher level work.

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When you provide students with logically organized content you’re essentially giving their brains a jumpstart.

Instead of the brain having to make sense of and organize content, it can focus on memory retention (Tileston,

2004).

Example

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While you organize your content, it is important to recognize the constraints of the human brain. In general, people can only process and remember seven new pieces of information immediately after learning it (Willis, 2007).

If you pattern information in a familiar way, like through the use of a mnemonic device, students will have an

easier time remembering it.

Chapter 2: Strategies

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Take a look at a few other strategies to organize instruction for your students and click on each to learn a little

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more about why it’s helpful.

Preview Content

Connect Prior Knowledge

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Use Graphic Organizers

Sequence Logically

Examples

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On the Organizing Information to Improve Memory Retention resource you can find specific classroom examples of each of these strategies. Let’s take a look at grade-level specific examples of these strategies now. Based on the grade level you teach click on either the elementary or secondary button.

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Secondary Example

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Conclusion

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Like all people, students have the amazing ability to take in new information, make sense of it, and remember it for extended time periods. Teachers should do what they can to make this a little easier for their students. When you organize lessons and pattern content, students will have a better chance of understanding and remembering it.

When ready, click proceed to take a brief quiz on organizing information.

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