Creating Memories
September 16, 2013 by Lorraine Tsutsui |
The brain does not remember entire context. It creates events by neural mapping of bits and pieces of information it has already stored. On a test, it must take new information and compare it to old information that has already been mapped. That is what homework is for, to help the brain map the bits and pieces of information. On a written test then, it is helpful to have already written down the forms of answers such as the steps in solving a mathematical problem.
Also, when taking a test, if a problem is encountered that cannot be solved, move on and do all the problems that can be solved and then return to the previous problem. That gives the brain time to automatically check its databank for the needed information and recall the neural map.
