Types of Chunking:
Pattern-Based Chunking:
- Numbers: Group by patterns (1234, 5678 instead of 12345678)
- Letters: Use acronyms (NASA, FBI, CIA)
- Concepts: Group related ideas together
Meaning-Based Chunking:
- Historical Dates: Group by significance (wars, discoveries, political changes)
- Vocabulary: Group by etymology or semantic fields
- Procedures: Group by logical sequence or purpose
Hierarchical Chunking:
- Information: Main topics → subtopics → details
- Skills: Complex skill → component skills → basic movements
- Knowledge: Disciplines → fields → concepts → facts
Advanced Chunking Applications:
Language Learning:
- Chunk vocabulary by themes (food, travel, emotions)
- Group grammar rules by function
- Practice phrases as units rather than individual words
Technical Information:
- Group formulas by application area
- Chunk programming concepts by paradigm
- Organize scientific facts by underlying principles
Professional Knowledge:
- Group procedures by workflow
- Chunk regulations by area of application
- Organize case studies by type or outcome