Memory Leak Slides Lesson 1: The Brain Leak
The Brain Leak
Why do we forget things? Let's discover the science of the "Forgetting Curve" and how to stop the leak.
The Silly Word Challenge
I'm going to show you 10 silly words. You have 1 minute to memorize them.
The Rules:
Eyes on the screen only.
No writing them down yet!
Use your imagination to remember.
READY TO START?
The words appear on the next slide...
MEMORIZE THESE!
TIME: 60 SECONDS
Glip
Zonky
Frazz
Bloop
Quirk
Spling
Voom
Zazz
Wamp
Yip
The Memory Leak
100% NEW INFO LOST! TIME PASSING
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When you learn something new, your brain is like a full bucket of water.
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But that bucket has a leak ! The information drips out over time.
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Unless we refill the bucket (review), the information is gone forever.
The Memory Hack
RE-SEE
Look at the information again before it leaks out.
RE-SPACE
Wait a little longer each time you review.
RE-MEMBER
Test yourself to make the memory stronger.
"The best time to review is just before you are about to forget it!"
Brain Drain Worksheet Brain Drain Log
Memory Experiment #001
NAME:
DATE:
The Mission
We are testing how much our brains forget over time. Write down as many of the 10 silly words as you can remember at each check-in. Do not peek at previous answers!
Check-In #1 Right After Learning
Words I Remembered:
TOTAL SCORE:
/ 10
Check-In #2 20 Minutes Later
Words I Remembered:
TOTAL SCORE:
/ 10
Graph Your Memory
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Check-In 1 Check-In 2
1. What happened to your score between Test 1 and Test 2?
2. How could reviewing the words right after Test 1 have changed Test 2?
Box Blueprint Slides Lesson 2: Building the Machine
The Memory Machine
Let's build a physical "computer" out of cardboard that organizes your brain power.
How the Machine Works
BOX 1: DAILY
New cards go here. We study these every single day until we know them.
BOX 2: FRIDAY
Cards we got right move here. We only check these once a week!
BOX 3: MONTHLY
The graduation zone! These stay in your brain for a long, long time.
The Movement Rules
GOT IT RIGHT?
The card "graduates" and moves to the NEXT box.
GOT IT WRONG?
The card falls back to the FIRST box (Daily).
PRO TIP!
"The machine makes sure you spend more time on things you don't know, and less time on things you do!"
Construction Time
You will need:
One empty index card box (or shoe box)
Three cardboard dividers
Your "Memory Machine" labels
Tape or glue
We are turning a simple box into a powerful study tool.
Leitner Box Labels Memory Machine Labels
Cut these out to organize your Leitner Box
Box 1: DAILY
Every Single Day
Study every card in this section every morning or afternoon.
If you get it right, move it to Box 2. If you miss it, it stays here.
Box 2: FRIDAY
Once a Week
Study these cards only on Fridays.
If you miss a card here, it must go back to Box 1!
Box 3: GRADUATED
Once a Month
Check these on the last school day of the month.
These facts are now "Long-Term Memories." Great job, Architect!
Card Crafting Slides Lesson 3: Power Card Studio
Power Cards
Bad cards make for weak memories. Let's learn to build "Power Cards" that stick in your brain.
Avoid the "Clutter Card"
WRONG WAY
FRONT:
TELL ME EVERYTHING ABOUT PHOTOSYNTHESIS IN PLANTS AND HOW THEY EAT FOOD
BACK:
Plants use sunlight to turn carbon dioxide and water into glucose which is sugar that they use for energy and they also release oxygen into the air so we can breathe and it happens in the leaves inside the chloroplasts.
Why it fails:
Too much text! Your brain gets tired just looking at it.
Too many ideas! Are you testing sunlight, sugar, or oxygen?
Hard to grade! Did you get 50% right? 80%? Who knows!
The Atomic Card
"Atomic" means very small. One card = One tiny fact.
Cut It Down
If you have a big definition, chop it into 3 small cards instead of 1 giant one.
Add a Sketch
Your brain remembers pictures 10x faster than words. Draw a tiny doodle!
Keep it 100
A card should only be "Yes" or "No". If you miss even one word, it's a "No."
Power Card Example
FRONT
Where do plants make food?
[Doodle of a leaf]
BACK
In the leaves
Memory Architect Score:
Simple Question?
Short Answer?
Visual Hint?
VERDICT: 100% RETENTION POTENTIAL
Power Card Template Worksheet Power Card Templates
Memory Architect Project #002
Atomic Design
FRONT: THE QUESTION
BACK: THE ANSWER
FRONT: THE QUESTION
BACK: THE ANSWER
FRONT: THE QUESTION
BACK: THE ANSWER
FRONT: THE QUESTION
BACK: THE ANSWER
POWER
CHECK
One fact per card
Max 7 words
Includes a sketch
100% mastery only
Sorting Routine Slides Lesson 4: The Sorting Routine
Sorting Secrets
Time to put the machine in motion. Let's learn the daily ritual that builds a super-brain.
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The Daily Check
Open Box 1 (Daily) and take out the cards.
Architecht Rule:
"Read the front aloud. Say the answer. THEN flip to check."
No Peeking!
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The Decision
Mastered?
"I got it 100% right immediately."
MOVE TO BOX 2 (FRIDAY)
Struggling?
"I hesitated or missed one detail."
STAYS IN BOX 1 (DAILY)
The Rule of Gravity
When you check Box 2 or Box 3...
If you get it WRONG, it falls all the way back to BOX 1.
Memory is fragile. If you forget it after a week, it needs "Daily" attention again.
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Graduation Guide Reference Sorting Guide
Memory Architect Field Reference
System Version
4.0 LEITNER
1 Daily Workflow
Step A
Pick up Box 1 (Daily).
Always start with the hardest ones.
Step B
Read front. Say answer.
Must be out loud or in a clear whisper.
Step C
Flip & Check.
Be honest! "Close enough" is a WRONG answer.
2 Movement Grid
I GOT IT RIGHT!
From
Box 1
To
Box 2
GRADUATE TO NEXT LEVEL
I GOT IT WRONG...
From
Any Box
To
Box 1
RESTART AT DAILY LEVEL
The Master Schedule
MON
BOX 1
TUE
BOX 1
WED
BOX 1
THU
BOX 1
FRI
BOX 1 + 2
Habit Hacker Slides Lesson 5: Habit Hackers
Habit Hackers
Building the machine was easy. Keeping it running is where the real power comes from.
The Compound Effect
Doing 5 minutes every day is better than 1 hour on Sunday.
"Your brain builds connections while you sleep, but only if you gave it the input during the day. Small bits of study make the connections stronger without breaking them."
Habit Hack #1:
The Anchor
Attach your "Memory Machine" time to something you already do.
Right after breakfast
As soon as I get home
Before I turn on a screen
Troubleshooting Your Machine
"I missed 3 days!"
Don't panic. Don't try to catch up all at once. Just do today's cards and get back in the rhythm.
"Box 1 is too full!"
Your cards might be too hard. Try breaking them down into smaller "Atomic Cards."
"It's too easy."
That's the goal! It means it's working. Add a new set of harder facts to the "Daily" section.
The Architect's Promise
"I will use my machine to stop the leaks in my brain, one card at a time. I am the architect of my own memory."
LET'S GET GROWING
Memory Check Reflection Audit Architect Audit
Memory Checkpoint #001
NAME:
STREAK:
DAY 5
The Graduation Check
How many cards reached each box this week?
Box 1 (Daily)
______
Still Working
Box 2 (Friday)
______
Getting Stronger
Box 3 (Graduated)
______
Permanent Info!
The "Aha!" Moment
Which card was the hardest to move, and how did you finally remember it?
My Anchor
When and where will I use my Memory Machine next week to keep my habit strong?
Next Week's Mission
1
I will add ______ new Power Cards to Box 1.
2
I will teach the Leitner System to ___________________.
Authorized by: The Memory Guild
Architect Signature