Thursday, 9 January

In class

  1. Take the Unit 4 test on memory and performance.
  2. Test out on juggling and/or sport cup stacking as today is the last official day.
  3. Complete the form on your intention to take the final exam.

Tuesday, 7 January 2025

In class

  1. Modify the Unit 4 learning outcomes and whiteboard review for the Memory and Unit Exam on Thursday.
  2. Juggling and/or Sport Cup Stacking.

Assignments

  1. Review for the Unit 4 exam and make an optional notecard.

Friday, 20 December

In class

  1. Describe the two types of memory loss.
  2. Practice juggling and/or cup stacking and test out if ready.

Assignments

  1. Enjoy your winter break!

Wednesday, 18 December

In class

  1. Take the Loci Method memory quiz.
  2. Make test corrections for the Unit 3 exam.
  3. Discuss the myth of multitasking and do a few activities to illustrate this point for yourself.
  4. Learn about short-term memory and cognitive load.

Neuroscience research has shown that the ability to multitask is a myth.
Neuroscience research has shown that the ability to multitask is a myth.
Neuroscience research has shown that the ability to multitask is a myth.

Monday, 16 December

  1. Watch an amazing example of memory using the loci method.
  2. Practice juggling and/or cup stacking. Test if you are ready.
  3. Get Smart: Learning to Learn documentary.

Assignments

  1. Read Why Multitasking Doesn’t Work (p. 211) and The Science of Multitasking… (p. 213).
  2. Review for the loci method quiz next class.
The Roman philosopher Cicero is one of the first credited with using the Loci memory method.
The Roman philosopher Cicero is one of the first credited with using the Loci memory method.
The Roman philosopher Cicero is one of the first credited with using the Loci memory method.

Thursday, 12 December

In class

  1. Take the Unit 3 exam on brain development and models of intelligence.
    • If you missed class today, your test paper will be in the Testing Center by the end of the day. Please take before next class or notify me if you won’t be able to.
  2. Practice juggling and cup stacking and ask to be tested if you are ready.

Assignments

  1. Before the start of next class make a list in your notebook of five rooms in your house and five objects within each room. For example, I would begin with my bedroom and list the following objects: pillow, alarm clock, dresser, floor light, and door. Begin to memorize these rooms and objects in order.

Tuesday, 10 December

In class

  1. Learn Memory Trick 1: The Mneomic Peg System
  2. Practice juggling/and or sport cup stacking.
    • Testing will be available beginning Thursday.
  3. Quiz: The Peg Method.

Assignments

  1. Review for the Unit 3 exam on Thursday.