Dave Farrow

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/dave-farrow

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Dave Farrow born?January 10, 1975
2. What nationality was Dave Farrow?Canadian
3. What was Dave Farrow's job?Entrepreneur, memory coach, speed reader, keynote speaker
4. What is the first record year?1996
5. What is the second record year?2007
6. Who is Dave Farrow?Dave Farrow is a Canadian memory champion who can remember many playing cards at once. He was born on January 10, 1975, and is known for his amazing memory skills.

Mnemonic Systems: Techniques used to improve memory by associating information with images, patterns, or spatial locations.
Single Sighting: The act of memorizing information after viewing it only once.
Cognitive Psychology: The scientific study of mental processes such as attention, memory, problem-solving, and language.
Entrepreneurship: The process of designing, launching, and running a new business, often involving innovation and risk.