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Chunk long numbers into blocks
Split long numbers into small blocks to make them much easier to remember.
- Time
- ⏱ 5 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
How to do it
- Split the long number into smaller groups that make as much sense as possible.
- Example: 3210072412660104 becomes “321”, “007”, “2412”, “66” and “0104”.
- Link the blocks to images or stories.
Why it works
Our usual memory span is about 7 ± 2 units of information. Chunks reduce the number of units you have to remember.
Sources
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- karrierebibel.de (opens in a new tab)
Unterteilen Sie diese gleich in möglichst sinnvolle, kleinere Gruppen.“; „Als Chunks wird daraus aber „321“, „007“, „2412“, „66“ und „0104““; „Noch besser: Verknüpfen Sie die Chunks mit Bildern oder Geschichten.
- spektrum.de (opens in a new tab)
7 ± 2 Informationseinheiten des Gedächtnisumfangs
