![]() ![]() Visual memory plays a role in reading as well, given that letters are visual symbols. Those with good visual memories are better at remembering facts and making connections between facts.īut that’s not all. While technology can help take some of the pressure off students, students with good visual memories tend to do better overall. As students get older, having a good visual memory allows them to identify shapes and patterns. The Role of Visual Memory in Math, Reading & Other SubjectsĪccording to Mind Print Learning, visual memory plays a key role in memorizing math and for being able to recognize words on sight in elementary school-aged kids (and beyond). While drawing in sketchbooks certainly helps an artist remember why they drew something, there are broader implications for the public at large, particularly in the educational setting. In other words, taking photos didn’t have the same effect on her memory that drawing something did. In fact, she often looks through the images on her phone and can’t remember why she took the photo. However, she additionally explained that she does not have the same experience when she looks at photos. She said that it’s not unusual for her to look at sketches in a sketchbook that she made years ago and remember exactly what was going on. Architect Amber Sausen commented on this phenomenon in an article on the website. Studies and anecdotal evidence suggest that artists have better visual memories (generally speaking) than other members of the population do. Visual memory is a person’s ability to remember what he/ she sees, including colors, patterns and images on the mind’s “movie screen.” However, until recently, the importance of the arts has taken a backseat in the conversation. Proponents of STEM education argue that teaching these subjects is necessary in order for students to compete in the workforce of the future. STEAM education introduces the arts into science and technology education. STEM education centers around subjects, like science (S), technology (T), Engineering (E) and Math (M). Read on to find out why art, the “A” that made STEM education STEAM education, is critical in the development of math and literacy skills, as well as in the development of visual memory. So what does this have to do with math success? Or academic success and literacy in general? Recent studies suggest that artists have an advantage when it comes to visual memory. ![]() What role does art play in math and literacy success? If you answered something like, “It doesn’t,” you might want to reconsider.Īs it turns out, developing art skills like drawing may do more than just give you the ability to create pretty pictures. Photo caption: Activities like drawing develop visual memory, which is critical for success in subjects like math and reading. ![]()
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