Students often have problems remembering information they learned in lecture and laboratory when it comes to quizzes and tests, leading to a decrease in grades and academic achievement. There has been previous research on the association of smell and taste with memory; there are many theories as to why there appears to be a close connection to smell/taste and memories but most agree that the sense of smell can be closely tied to knowledge. Based on this previous research, this study looked at if a specific smell and taste was presented to students during their lecture learning, would the presence of the same smells and taste during their exams assist in students’ remembering lecture information. Analysis was done by interviews, questionnaires, and using student grades.

Memory and sensory cues: Does a sensory cue paired with chemistry content assist in later student achievement?

253rd National Meeting (2017)

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