How To Read And Remember

Question 1

What is the forgetting curve?

Answer 1

• mathematical formula
◦ rate at which new information is forgotten
◦ forget 50% of what learned within first hour
◦ forget 70% within first 24 hours

Question 2

What is the Pomodoro technique?

Answer 2

◦ do task for 25 minutes

◦ followed by a 5 minute break

Question 3

What is the faster method?

Answer 3

1. Forget; learn with a beginner’s mind
2. Act on new found knowledge
3. Turn learning experience from boring to fun; curious; choose states of joy and curiousity; fascination
4. Learn with intention of teaching someone
5. Schedule time for personal growth in calendar
6. Review before go on to new material; view as if teaching someone

Question 4

How do we tell the brain that things matter?

Answer 4

By asking questions.

Question 5

What is the reticular activating system?

Answer 5

Responsible for sleep, behaviour modification and gatekeeper of information.

Question 6

When learning/reading what are three questions you can ask?

Answer 6

▪ How can I use this?
▪ Why must I use this?
▪ When will I use this?