Brain Rules for Students
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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EXERCISE
RULE 1
Exercise boosts brain power.
Perform at least 30 min of aerobic exercise 2x per week for cognitive benefits.
Perform at least 30 min of aerobic exercise 2x per week for cognitive benefits.
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SURVIVAL
RULE 2
The human brain evolved, too.
Our ability to learn has deep roots in relationships.
Build relationships with other students and teachers.
Our ability to learn has deep roots in relationships.
Build relationships with other students and teachers.
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WIRING
RULE 3
Every brain is wired differently.
Seek out smaller class size (10-20) and study groups (3-4) to optimize learning opportunities.
Seek out smaller class size (10-20) and study groups (3-4) to optimize learning opportunities.
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ATTENTION
RULE 4
People don't pay attention to boring things. Use elaborate emotion to arouse attention.
Multitasking is a myth. You cannot pay attention to two things at once. Put away your phone and get off Facebook when in class or studying.
Look for patterns.
Study in 10-minute chunks with frequent, short breaks.
Multitasking is a myth. You cannot pay attention to two things at once. Put away your phone and get off Facebook when in class or studying.
Look for patterns.
Study in 10-minute chunks with frequent, short breaks.
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REPEAT TO REMEMBER
RULE 5
Repeat to remember.
Elaborately repeat. Over and over.
Reproduce the original learning environment.
Elaborately repeat. Over and over.
Reproduce the original learning environment.
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REMEMBER TO REPEAT
RULE 6
Memorization takes YEARS.
Review in intervals - 30 seconds, 2 hours, 1 day… complete, brief review every 72-96 hours… even every 6 months.
Incorporate new information gradually.
Review in intervals - 30 seconds, 2 hours, 1 day… complete, brief review every 72-96 hours… even every 6 months.
Incorporate new information gradually.
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SLEEP WELL, THINK WELL
RULE 7
Sleep well, think well.
Take an afternoon nap. (18-26 minutes)
Get adequate sleep at night. (7-9 hours)
Take an afternoon nap. (18-26 minutes)
Get adequate sleep at night. (7-9 hours)
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STRESS
RULE 8
Stressed brains don't learn the same way.
Learn to deal with stress. Counseling is ok. Massage can help.
Learn to deal with stress. Counseling is ok. Massage can help.
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SENSORY INTEGRATION
RULE 9
Stimulate more of the senses.
Use smell to enhance recall.
Use smell to enhance recall.
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VISION
RULE 10
Vision trumps all other senses.
Less text, more pictures.
Draw diagrams and illustrations to help explain the material. It's ok if they're ugly!
Less text, more pictures.
Draw diagrams and illustrations to help explain the material. It's ok if they're ugly!
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GENDER
RULE 11
Male and female brains are different.
Study with men and women to get both perspectives.
Study with men and women to get both perspectives.
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