--- title: The Learning Success Blog | Memory description: Memory | The Learning Success Blog --- - [Blog](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog) - [Newsletter](https://www.learningbrainnews.com) - [Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/6bLMNOdd8r3x9Onx9gSubb) - [Free Resources](https://www.learnfasthq.com/free-learning-resources) - [Shop](https://learnfast-products.myshopify.com/) [![LearnFast](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/LearnFast_logo.png?width=150&height=77&name=LearnFast_logo.png "LearnFast")](https://www.learnfasthq.com) - [Programs](https://www.learnfasthq.com/programs) - Results - [The Science](https://www.learnfasthq.com/science) - [The Research](https://www.learnfasthq.com/research) - [Success Stories](https://www.learnfasthq.com/success-stories) - Who we help - [Teacher](https://www.learnfasthq.com/teacher) - [Parent](https://www.learnfasthq.com/parent) - [Business](https://www.learnfasthq.com/business) - [How we help](https://www.learnfasthq.com/how-we-help) - [Connect](https://www.learnfasthq.com/connect) - [Blog](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog) - [Newsletter](https://www.learningbrainnews.com) - [Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/6bLMNOdd8r3x9Onx9gSubb) - [Free Resources](https://www.learnfasthq.com/free-learning-resources) - [Shop](https://learnfast-products.myshopify.com/) # The learning success blog Filter by tag All Fast ForWord Learning Capacity Podcasts Brain Science Learning Capacity Success Stories Auditory Processing Disorder Learning Difficulties Reading Dyslexia For Principals Educational Neuroscience Attention Maths School Autism Spelling Memory Confidence & Resilience English Language Learners Literacy Writing Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Comprehension Adult Brain Fitness Social & Emotional Learning Teaching Posts about # Memory [![](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/books-g3272fd212_1920.jpeg?height=200&name=books-g3272fd212_1920.jpeg)](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/10-ways-to-develop-your-childs-brain-for-reading-success) [Attention](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/attention), [Memory](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/memory), [Reading](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/reading), [Learning Capacity](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/learning-capacity) ### [10 Ways to Develop Your Child's Brain for Reading Success](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/10-ways-to-develop-your-childs-brain-for-reading-success) ![Picture of http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/363641/file-691639901-jpg/Peter\_Barnes.106.101.jpg](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hub/363641/file-691639901.jpg?width=30&name=file-691639901.jpg) [Peter Barnes](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/author/peter-barnes) Many children struggle with reading, but there are ways parents can help prevent reading difficulties. Reading researcher, Dr Jennifer Buckingham estimates that as many as 1 million children in Australia are at risk of reading failure. We know from scientific research that the ability to read is one of the most complex skills we can learn. [Read More](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/10-ways-to-develop-your-childs-brain-for-reading-success) [![](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DrMarthaBurns1-407381-edited.jpg?height=200&name=DrMarthaBurns1-407381-edited.jpg)](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/why-your-working-memory-is-important-for-your-general-intelligence) [Memory](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/memory) ### [Why Your Working Memory is Important for Your General Intelligence](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/why-your-working-memory-is-important-for-your-general-intelligence) ![Picture of http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/363641/file-691639901-jpg/Peter\_Barnes.106.101.jpg](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hub/363641/file-691639901.jpg?width=30&name=file-691639901.jpg) [Peter Barnes](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/author/peter-barnes) "Working memory is vitally important for learning. But it is important to remember that [memory](http://blog.learnfasthome.com.au/blog/memory-and-learning-easing-the-load) and attention aren't subclinical skills, they are actually part of what we call executive function. They are part of what matures as you get older that enables you to be effective and goal oriented. They are the part of what makes a student an effective student, a successful student.", said Dr Martha Burns in a recent presentation. Dr Martha Burns is a neuroscientist, author of over 100 journal articles and multiple books, and a leading expert on how children learn.  Here is a summary of what she said in her presentation. [Read More](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/why-your-working-memory-is-important-for-your-general-intelligence) [![](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hub/363641/file-2433378852.jpg?height=200&name=file-2433378852.jpg)](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/handwriting-may-boost-learning-by-activating-working-memory-reading) [Writing](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/writing), [Brain Science](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/brain-science), [Memory](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/memory), [Reading](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/reading), [School](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/school), [Learning Capacity](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/learning-capacity), [Podcasts](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/podcasts) ### [Handwriting May Boost Learning by Activating Working Memory & Reading](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/handwriting-may-boost-learning-by-activating-working-memory-reading) ![Picture of http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/363641/file-691639901-jpg/Peter\_Barnes.106.101.jpg](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hub/363641/file-691639901.jpg?width=30&name=file-691639901.jpg) [Peter Barnes](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/author/peter-barnes) Children today are doing much less handwriting than children did 20, 30 or 40 years ago. Before computers became commonplace, handwriting was much more important for everyone. Back then schools put considerable time and attention on making sure students developed their handwriting.  I recall entering cursive handwriting competitions when I was a young child (I went to primary school in the 1950s), and the sense of pride for the kids who were judged the neatest writers. Now, typing on computers and tablets is replacing the act of writing by hand for many students (and adults). **LISTEN TO THE PODCAST**   [Read More](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/handwriting-may-boost-learning-by-activating-working-memory-reading) [![](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/brain%20math%20number%20iStock_000019513176_Large.jpg?height=200&name=brain%20math%20number%20iStock_000019513176_Large.jpg)](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/nine-facts-about-maths-learning-disabilities) [Learning Difficulties](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/learning-difficulties), [Memory](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/memory) ### [Nine Facts for Parents & Teachers about Maths Learning Disabilities](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/nine-facts-about-maths-learning-disabilities) ![Picture of http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/363641/file-691639901-jpg/Peter\_Barnes.106.101.jpg](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hub/363641/file-691639901.jpg?width=30&name=file-691639901.jpg) [Peter Barnes](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/author/peter-barnes) What is maths learning disability? This disability, known as "dyscalculia", is not as well known as other learning disabilities, such as reading disability, but it can effect more than one in 12 children. Here are some facts that experts say about maths disability (courtesy of the USA National Center for Learning Disabilities). [Read More](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/nine-facts-about-maths-learning-disabilities) [![](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hub/363641/file-999492121.jpg?height=200&name=file-999492121.jpg)](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/why-the-benefit-of-fast-forword-are-long-lasting) [Attention](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/attention), [Memory](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/memory), [Fast ForWord](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/fast-forword) ### [Use it or Lose it? – Why the benefits of Fast ForWord are long lasting](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/why-the-benefit-of-fast-forword-are-long-lasting) ![Picture of http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/363641/file-691639901-jpg/Peter\_Barnes.106.101.jpg](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hub/363641/file-691639901.jpg?width=30&name=file-691639901.jpg) [Peter Barnes](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/author/peter-barnes) Does a child need to keep doing Fast ForWord exercises to continue to get the benefit of the brain training? No, children don’t have to keep doing the exercises to maintain their improvements in learning reading and self confidence. The benefits of Fast ForWord are long lasting after the exercises are completed. Research, and reports, from parents and teachers of children who have completed the Fast ForWord program, confirm that the gains made from the exercises are permanent. Children typically complete the [Fast ForWord](https://www.learnfasthq.com/programs) programs appropriate for their age and development in 3 – 5 months. During this time they work on exercises that strengthen the cognitive and language skills that are essential for learning and reading. 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