Neuromyths often originate from authentic science which has then become misinterpreted or over interpreted. That makes it difficult, but also important, to understand which part is fact and which is fiction.
Carry out this quick TRUE/FALSE survey (from Howard Jones, 2013) on some teachers, learners and friends. You may be surprised how common neuromyths are. The answers are in brackets.
A. We mostly only use 10% of our brains (FALSE - we use all our brains all the time).
B. Exercise can improve mental function (TRUE – see following box).