The information processing theory is a rational method of comprehending how the mind or brain transforms sensory information. Human constantly input, retrieve, process, and store numerous amounts of information. The following paper aims at discussing the theory of information processing in the context of studying for an exam. The paper will include a description of the different states in information processing as well as the memory strategies used in studying for exams. The information process theory dwells on development of cognitive skills in analyzing, processing, and storing information. The theory is divided into numerous stages including encoding, storage, and retrieval. In this case, these stages apply to the context of a student studying for an exam. The memory is 1described as a process of maintaining information over time or a way of accessing 1past experiences in order to use such information in the present- day(McCrudden&Schraw, 2013). The first stage is the encoding stage where the information is changed from a sensory input into a form that can be stored. In this case, the student must read a textbook and store that information into the short-term memory. This is referred to as acoustic coding when the short-term memory is used to store firsthand information(McCrudden&Schraw, 2013). Such information can be in terms of sound, picture, or semantic. The second stage of information processing is storage where the 2information stored in the short-term memory is transferred to the long-term memory. The student must rehearse by reading a textbook several times in order for the information 4to be stored in the long-term memory. The short-term memory can only be stored for about 30 seconds, therefore, one has to keep rehearsing or carefully understanding the information(McCrudden&Schraw, 2013). The long 3-term memory is not limited in terms of how long it can store information since information can be stored for a lifetime. The third and final information processing stage is the retrieval. This process involves accessing stored information from the long-term memory. In this case, the student has to access the stored information during exams to answer all questions correctly. When one cannot remember an answer or a past memory, they may not have stored that information in their memory or unable to access such information due to distraction or other aspects. The information processing theory is also based on numerous strategies that enable students to learn. The first strategy widely used by student is organizing, which refers to the processing of sorting and arranging information in the long-term memory. Students can effectively organize information that is related to what they already know, but enhancing instructions with visual or verbal elements can enhance information storage and retrieval(McCrudden&Schraw, 2013). The second strategy widely used by students is elaboration, which is the process of enhancing the relevance of information. This enables students to better understand information by linking new information to familiar ideas(McCrudden&Schraw, 2013). Students can read books, but the teacher or their peers can enhance the meanings of the information by giving examples. This enables students to understand better rather than take in raw information. The information processing theory is a significant process that students must utilize to excel in their studies. The process of encoding, storage and retrieval are important in ensuring that students can excel in their studies. Moreover, different strategies are needed and used to enable students better understand what they read and learn in class.