THINKING ORGANIZEDPicture the scene: It’s midnight. Your child is sitting at the kitchen table, frantically flipping through his textbook as he wills himself to remember pages and pages’ worth of information in preparation for tomorrow’s test. He looks up and says, “I can’t do this. It’s too much.” While this is an unfortunate scenario, it’s one that is all too common for students of all ages. Students often leave studying for the last minute, and by doing do, they don’t give themselves the proper amount of time to review information and secure it into memory. By attempting to cram information into their short-term memory, they are more liable to forget key details. However, if they learn how to strengthen their working memory and set aside time to review information, they are more apt to recall the necessary material at a later date.
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