Memorization Tips
Many school subjects require memorization. Some people are naturally better than others with memorizing facts and numbers, but everyone can strengthen this skills by using the following helpful devices.
Mnemonics:
A technique to memorize information through a song, rhyme, image or phrase. An example for basic math is “Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally” to remember order of operations for: parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition and subtraction.
Flash Cards:
The creation flashcards alone helps to memorize, but you can test yourself or have others test you.
Repetition:
The more you repeat information, the better you will remember!
Mind Maps:
You can create a mind map by writing the main subject in the middle and drawing lines to all related information with images, colors, symbols or words to help remember associated words and ideas.
Teach Someone:
When you teach someone else, you may remember information stronger because you can recall what it is you told them.
Other Tips and Tools: