The brain always forgets more things than it remembers, which is the mechanism of the human brain.

I've been reading books about how to study efficiently recently. I think this book Exam Brain Science: Efficient Memory Method in Brain Science is well written. Dr. Yuji Ikeya explained the latest research results of brain science to readers in plain language, and I also learned a lot about human brain use and various memory methods. The most profound feeling is that the author has been telling you from a scientific point of view that it doesn't matter if you can't remember, and it doesn't matter if you fail. The human brain is like this, and hard work will reward you. Moreover, the skills and methods given from time to time are all confirmed by experimental data, which can help you learn better. Here are some learning methods that I think are good!

1. Classifying knowledge

For learning, classifying knowledge and information is a very important step in the learning process.

For example, when reciting English phrases, if you memorize them piecemeal, the efficiency is very low. It is better to try to sort out the phrases, such as grouping phrases with "get" such as get at, get out, get over and get up, or grouping phrases with "at" such as get at, arrive at, look at and stay at to recite.

second, Mozart effect

Mozart effect refers to the phenomenon that people can become smart after listening to Mozart's music. Although it sounds like nonsense, in fact, this effect has certain scientific basis. Studies have shown that although Mozart's music can only make people temporarily smart in less than an hour, the effect is extremely remarkable, which can improve the IQ test scores of experimental participants by 8 ~ 9 points. Mozart's music can coordinate people's left brain and right brain through pleasant rhythm and beautiful melody, which is the key to this effect. So we can listen to Mozart's music when we are tired of studying and need a rest.

Third, cheat the hippocampus

The hippocampus is responsible for reviewing all kinds of information in the human brain, and deleting those information that has nothing to do with survival all the time in the brain, so the brain is better at forgetting than remembering. Therefore, there is only one way for the hippocampus to divide the learned knowledge into necessary information, that is, to cheat the hippocampus.

We should devote all our enthusiasm and sincerity as much as possible, constantly review and test, and frequently call relevant information. In this way, the hippocampus will have an illusion that the information transmitted so persistently must be necessary, thus allowing information to enter the cerebral cortex through the checkpoint, so that short-term memory can be transformed into long-term memory.

review plan:

the first review is on the second day after study

the second review is one week after the first review

the third review is two weeks after the second review

the fourth review is one month after the third review

The above plan divides the review into four times, and there is a certain time difference between each review, and the whole plan is completed in about two months. Through this review method, the hippocampus will judge the information as necessary and allow them to enter the cerebral cortex. In this way, the purpose of efficient review is achieved, and there is no need to review more times.

Fourth, sleep memory method

Sleeping is the golden period of memory, and you can recite the required materials one to two hours before going to bed.

The key point of sleep is not to fall asleep, but to stop inputting information to the brain and give it time to tidy up. Even if people are awake, as long as they stay quietly, the hippocampus will begin to sort out information. Not only does sleeping at night have the effect of consolidating memory, but taking a nap is also effective. Therefore, if you want to remember more things, proper sleep is essential, and it will even have a multiplier effect.

This book also introduces many learning skills, which is worth reading carefully! A good learning method can not only acquire more knowledge, but also acquire good learning ability. Knowledge may be temporary, but learning ability can follow us all our lives, so we should learn how to learn and transfer this ability to any field, which is the purpose of learning!