7.4 STUDYING TO UNDERSTAND AND REMEMBER

STUDYING TO UNDERSTAND AND REMEMBER
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Studying will help you accomplish two goals: understanding and remembering. While memory is a necessary tool for learning, what’s most important is that you study to develop a deep understanding of course information. When you really comprehend what you are learning, you will be able to place names, dates, and specific facts in context. You will also be able to exercise your thinking abilities.

Here are some methods that might be useful to you as you’re trying to remember detailed information:

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An Elephant (Almost) Never Forgets While elephants apparently do have pretty good memories, they’re like the rest of us in that they sometimes forget. Work to develop your memory by using the specific strategies in this chapter. One of the most important strategies you can use is trying to understand the big picture behind bits and pieces of information.
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YOUR TURN > WORK TOGETHER

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With a small group of your classmates, share your thoughts on the importance of being organized. How would you describe both your living space and your digital environment?

You’ve learned in this chapter that memory and concentration play very important parts in achieving success in college. They help you understand, remember, and deeply learn the material so that you can apply that learning to your career and life.

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Group Effort One way to enhance your memory is to study with others. Each of you can check specific facts and details and share strategies you use for remembering them. You can also motivate and support one another.
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