Indian Journal of Learner Psychology and Educational Behaviour

ABSTRACT

Memory plays a foundational role in learning and academic achievement among school students. In the context of increasing curriculum demands and competitive examinations, effective memory techniques have become essential tools for improving retention. This paper examines the effect of various memory enhancement techniques—such as mnemonics, visualization, chunking, spaced repetition, and associative learning—on student retention levels. It also explores how these techniques align with cognitive psychology principles, particularly encoding, storage, and retrieval processes. The study highlights the effectiveness of structured memory strategies in improving academic performance, especially in subjects requiring factual recall. Findings suggest that students who use systematic memory techniques demonstrate significantly higher retention rates compared to those relying on rote memorization. The paper emphasizes the need to integrate memory training into school-level pedagogy in India.

KEYWORDS: Memory Techniques, Retention, School Students, Cognitive Psychology, Learning Strategies