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OBSERVING THE HUMAN BRAIN;

DOES THE BRAIN FUNCTION DIFFERENTLY WHEN MEMORIZING ON COLOURED PAPER THAN ON BLACK AND WHITE PAPER? 

 

QUESTION

Is coloured paper more effective than white and black paper when it comes to memorizing? 

 

PREDICTION

I predict that colour will affect one’s memory because we receive things differently based on the colour. For instance, white; we see black and white as standard, boring, because it has always been part of our daily life. On the other hand, there are numerous colours; no colour will be deemed boring, standard, more than black and white paper. In addition colour can go up to 10 million! I highly doubt, a person will deem every colour old like black and white. In addition, based on the articles below, our brains are wired to be more active when given a new thing. Since it changed coloured paper change alpha waves which is connected to our brain! Unlike doing something repetetively (black and white paper), I supposed that when given a new kind of learning platform, the brain will react differently (coloured paper.) 

 

 

Manipulated variable:  

Paper’s colour.  

 Responding variable: 

By finding the increase/decrease in performance when memorizing words on coloured paper instead of on black and white paper. Then I would find the percentage how much it increases or decreases. I can then graph this using a histogram chart; comparing which has a higher percentage of memorizing the words. 

 Controlled variable(s): 

I can test individually for boys and girls. In addition, I can make the cards have the same words and same amount for each test. Also, have 20 people to do it to be more precise.    

MATERIALS

  • Paper; black and white + various coloured paper 
  • 12 people; 6 females + 6 males 
  • Black pen

PROCEDURE

  1. Get the materials
  2. Grab 10 white sheets and 10 coloured sheets 
  3. Write one word on each white paper (each word must be different than others) 
  4. Write one word on each coloured paper (each word must be different than others) 
  5. Find 6 similar female contestants (same grades, same gender, etc.) 
  6. Find 6 similar boy contestants (same grades, same gender, etc.) 
  7. Give them 10 seconds to memorize the 10 words on black and white paper, and test them 
  8. Record data, then give them 10 seconds to memorize 10 words on colourful paper, and test them 
  9. Record data and put it into a graph 
  10. Complete the procedure 
  11. Put it into a poster 
  12. Hand it in to the teacher 

RESULTS

The results, were astounding; when compared to the results of the non-coloured paper vs coloured paper, the coloured paper memorized an average fourteen percent more words than the non coloured. Boys answered fifteen percent more words than their first test (which was no colour.) On the other hand, females answered thirteen percent more words than their first test (which was no colour.) All contestants, were fairly similar (same grade, similar grades, etc.)

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results: https://sd43bcca-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/088-vha_sd43_bc_ca/EcLXoHgQ68NOo3mHwF3uiYgBRjWPhmGeRtRMw1O3tMmPWg?e=6foh0P

 

 

In conclusion, my question has been answered; yes, when it comes to memorizing, coloured paper impacts the brain more than no colour. Based on my results, in my case my peer’s improved by 15% when memorizing words on coloured paper (averagely.) To be more precise, averagely my peers got 6/10 on the no colour test. On the other hand, my peers got an average 7.7/10 on the colour test. To elaborate, boys got an average 6.5/10 on the first test, and an average 7.8/10 on the second test. On the other hand, females got an average 6/10 on the first test, and an average 7.3/10 on the second test. Amazing!

Moreover, if we apply this to real life, we can help boost graduation rates. Since memorizing is key important for numerous subjects; for instance, math formulas. Without them, it would be nearly impossible to solve. Another example, history. Thus, by replacing paper with coloured paper we are able to improve memorizing information alot easier; thus, increasing the graduation rates.

Furthermore, there were some minor mistakes I came upon. Firstly, I shouldve tested more people for more accurate information. Secondly, I should’ve tested a wide range of ages; so I can have more area space to work with.

BIBLIOGRAPHY (APA)

Etkisi, R. (n.d.). Psychology and Color. Retrieved April 8, 2020, from http://renketkisi.com/en/psychology-and-color.html

Cooper, B. B. (2013, May 21). Novelty and the Brain: Why New Things Make Us Feel So Good. Retrieved April 8, 2020, from https://lifehacker.com/novelty-and-the-brain-why-new-things-make-us-feel-so-g-508983802

 

VINCENT HA

SCIENCE 9: MS. MEHAI