To achieve this goal, we created several experiments to study different variables of memory. Age, environment, and repetition were the three variables we decided to test. We tested age with a simple memory game. Environment was tested by having people read two articles and take mini quizzes for them in an organized and messy room. Lastly, repetition was tested by reading one article twice a day, while another one was read right before the test subject took the test.
This project did start a bit late, given that both my partner and myself didn't have a clear vision of what we should base our 20 time project on. So when we started, we were slightly behind everyone. Although, we were able to come up with experiments quickly, so we didn't ponder after we got our idea. We were able to get our data, but sadly were not able to explore the best study technique in the amount of time we had.
We learned that teens have a better memory than middle-aged adults, an organized room helps people retain information, and that repetition is a better way to study than trying to learn everything in one go.
My partner and I collaborated well. We did get off task sometimes, but we got back on track quickly. If I could do this project differently, I would try to get the experiments done faster, and maybe add on more of them to have a clearer understanding of memory and find better studying techniques. I also would time manage better. I've learned that I sometimes take charge in projects, and should let go of the reins a bit next time so that my partner would have more of a say.
I'm planning to finish this project so that I will know the best way to study next year. Also, I want to let others know this information so that they can find the best way to study too. I may continue this to find better ways for certain types of learners (visual, auditory, reading/writing, and auditory) to study, and personalize different studying techniques depending on what type/s of learning a person lean towards.
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