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KEEP IN TOUCH:
PREPARING FOR

EXAMS

MEMORY

Caring for Memory Mnemonics are one way
your brain Tips of remembering a list. A
mnemonic makes a word
1. Get enough sleep 1. Visualise as much or a phrase from a set of
and exercise. Oxygen as possible – use diagrams letters based on the list. All
is food for your brain to help you summarise points. you must do is remember
2. Eat right – practice 2. Study in a quiet place that first word or phrase
choosing food with in the house and the rest should
good nutrition 3. Recite and repeat. Say it come flooding back.
Mnemonics for improving
3. Use it! Condition your out loud! LOOK SAY your listening skills:
brain by doing puzzles and COVER WRITE CHECK
games, reading, solving 4. Record your own L = Look ahead
maths problems, storytelling. voice reading out notes I = Ideas
4. Be motivated to learn – 5. Spend more time on your S = Signs & Symbols
you must have a reason weakest subjects, vocabulary, T = Take part
to remember mathematics, spelling E = Explore
5. Think positive! Use positive 6. Teach it to someone else N = Notes
self-talk. This helps your 7. Use mnemonics to help
attitude and openness you learn:
to learning.

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