Memletics Learning Skills Test#

I eat healthy and wholesome foods. I avoid fast food, sweets and soft-drink. I eat some fish during the week. I breathe well during study. I avoid cigarette smoke. I drink enough water during the day.

I get regular exercise (2-3 times a week, for at least 30 minutes). I relax before studying/learning. I have a good environment for study (light, air, distraction-free). I get enough sleep. I study at the optimum times during the day. I'm aware of dietary supplements that can help learning and memory. I use caffeine sparingly.

I have low-moderate stress in my life. I have healthy ways to relax. I am rarely depressed for long periods (more than 1-2 days). I rarely feel significantly stressed. I do at least one of the following: Travel to new places at least once a year, play music or sing, play logic games and puzzles, learn something new frequently, or use mental fitness software. I have good concentration and can stay attentive. I have a positive mental attitude. I have clear learning goals and plans for achieving those goals.

I use lots of material from various places while learning. I know what to look for when reading new material. I have excellent note-taking skills. I use highlighting appropriately. I know how to organize my materials to support learning.

I use many different methods to help me understand new material. I know my learning styles and use those to help choose methods. I am aware of and can use general, visual, aural, verbal, physical, logical, social and solitary methods for exploring content.

I determine whether what I am learning is a fact, concept, principle, sensory-motor skill, procedure or higher-order skill. I know which techniques work well for each of these types of knowledge. I determine what level of memorization I need to achieve. I follow a process to choose the techniques I am going to use.

I understand how much the brain forgets over time. I use repetition effectively to reinforce learning. I spread repetition appropriate across days. I use refresh reviews to maintain my knowledge for the long term. I know what to review, when to review and the depth to go to.

I keep track of learning progress using a review log, and use it to improve learning. I know how to write phrases appropriately in a review log. I know the appropriate level of feedback I should get from a teacher/instructor. I review each lesson I have. I use appropriate tests to check my learning. I review my use of my learning system regularly.

I understand association techniques. I know at least 5 of the 7 key features to make association powerful, and the steps to create lasting associations. I understand the 'chunking' principle. I use basic mnemonics, linked list techniques, peg words, peg events, method of loci and roman rooms to support learning.

I understand the role of visualization in learning. I know how to use visualization, including how to prepare and conclude visualization sessions. I know how to supplement 'real' training with visualization. I can use visualization to help with goal setting as well as for mental practice and rehearsal.

I know how to use verbal techniques such as assertions/affirmations, scripting and others in training/learning situations. I know the principles of assertions, how to write them and how to recite them. I have techniques to help block unwanted thoughts. I use scripting and stories appropriately to improve my learning.

I know how simulation can help improve my learning and when it can be useful. I understand the role of fidelity in simulation. I can group simulators into basic types, and have techniques to use simulators appropriately. I can use role simulation or role playing to further improve skills requiring interaction with others.

I understand the process we use to learn new skills, and how to apply this knowledge during learning. I know how to use part task training to improve skill acquisition. I use performance variation techniques such as variation and interference. I use overlearning and shunt techniques. I apply modeling to anchor good performance state.

I understand general repetition techniques such as rote learning and flashcards. I am aware of scheduled repetition techniques. I use programmed repetition techniques (such as SuperMemo or flash card apps) to learn new material and reinforce existing material.

I have recently tested my learning styles, and I understand my stronger and secondary learning styles.

I understand the principles of learning styles, and have a good understanding of each of the styles. For each style I know general characteristics, and I know learning techniques that suit my stronger style.

I use my knowledge of my personal learning styles to choose techniques that best fit my dominant learning styles.

I use my knowledge of my personal learning styles to choose alternative techniques that fit my secondary learning styles, and why this is helpful for learning.

I use goal targeting to understand my reasons for setting a goal, explore my goal, check my goal and set objectives.

I use a structured approach to create plans to achieve my goals. Use research appropriately, and consider options such as full time/part time study, learning methods such as self-study, individual instruction and classes, and location. I find and use guides to help me plan. I create course maps to help manage and track my progress. I consider time and cost in my plans.

I balance tracking progress with making progress. I know which items of my plan I should use to track progress. I uncover and resolve issues that impede progress, and keep track of these during learning.

I occasionally stop and enjoy the journey of learning. I look back on how much I've learnt so far. I use past progress to help fuel future goal attainment.

I have strong motivation to achieve my learning goals. I understand where motivation issues can sometimes arise, and what to do to avoid these. I have various techniques to uncover motivation issues and deal with them. I use others to help overcome motivation issues.

I understand the dual nature of fear - as both a protector and inhibitor. I have a balanced view of fear. I understand risks, manage contingencies, and act rationally. I know how to recognize and remove the fear of the unknown. I know how to manage the fear of failure, and the fear of success. I use disassociation to lessen the impact of negative experiences. I use breathing and several other techniques to manage nervousness, especially in exams and tests.

I understand the vital role of making mistakes while learning. I have a process for managing my mistakes and making the most of their learning potential. I have a good attitude towards making mistakes. I know how to capture and learn from other people's mistakes.

I understand how pressure can change learning and recall. I have some techniques to help me manage pressure, and I understand which techniques work well under pressure and which don't.

I understand what assumptions are, different types of assumptions, and how to rate their strength and impact. I understand how dangerous assumptions can be. I have ways to realize when I'm making an assumption, and how to deal with it appropriately.