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#*For the order of operations in math (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction), you’ll have p, e, m, d, a, and s. This will spell P.E.M.D.A.S. | #*For the order of operations in math (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction), you’ll have p, e, m, d, a, and s. This will spell P.E.M.D.A.S. | ||
#*Acronyms should work for almost any usage (vocabulary, spelling, lyrics, or a play). | #*Acronyms should work for almost any usage (vocabulary, spelling, lyrics, or a play). | ||
| − | #*This works best with word lists of 10 or less.<ref>http://human-factors.arc.nasa.gov/cognition/tutorials/mnemonics/</ref> | + | #*This works best with word lists of 10 or less.<ref name="rf1">http://human-factors.arc.nasa.gov/cognition/tutorials/mnemonics/</ref> |
| − | #Memorize the acronym. Now spend a little time memorizing your acronym (P.E.M.D.A.S.) This shouldn’t take too long, and before long you’ll have it memorized. This might be as far as you need to go with this approach.<ref>http://www.studygs.net/memory/</ref> | + | #Memorize the acronym. Now spend a little time memorizing your acronym (P.E.M.D.A.S.) This shouldn’t take too long, and before long you’ll have it memorized. This might be as far as you need to go with this approach.<ref name="rf2">http://www.studygs.net/memory/</ref> |
#Create a sentence to remember based on the first letter of every word. If you want to take an extra step to memorize your sub list, take the first letter of every word (your acronym), and create a sentence based on those letter. You’ll do this by using any word that begins with the first letter of the words on your sub list. For instance: | #Create a sentence to remember based on the first letter of every word. If you want to take an extra step to memorize your sub list, take the first letter of every word (your acronym), and create a sentence based on those letter. You’ll do this by using any word that begins with the first letter of the words on your sub list. For instance: | ||
#*You won’t be using the original word, simply another word that begins with the same first letter. | #*You won’t be using the original word, simply another word that begins with the same first letter. | ||
#*To remember the order of operations in math (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction), take P.E.M.D.A.S. and assign words to it. | #*To remember the order of operations in math (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction), take P.E.M.D.A.S. and assign words to it. | ||
| − | #*P.E.M.D.A.S. can be transformed into “Please excuse my dear aunt Sally” or any other number of short sentences.<ref | + | #*P.E.M.D.A.S. can be transformed into “Please excuse my dear aunt Sally” or any other number of short sentences.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#*Creating a sentence like this works best for vocabulary, spelling, and similar purposes. | #*Creating a sentence like this works best for vocabulary, spelling, and similar purposes. | ||
#Review your sub lists, acronyms and mnemonic devices. After you’ve memorized a few of your sub lists, stop and review them. Don’t spend hours doing this, as your brain will probably be overloading. This method works best when you provide enough time in between memorization. | #Review your sub lists, acronyms and mnemonic devices. After you’ve memorized a few of your sub lists, stop and review them. Don’t spend hours doing this, as your brain will probably be overloading. This method works best when you provide enough time in between memorization. | ||
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#*Nouns might be easiest, as you’ll just have to draw the person, place, or thing. | #*Nouns might be easiest, as you’ll just have to draw the person, place, or thing. | ||
#*Adjectives will be somewhat easy. Words like “big” and “beautiful” will be relatively easy to draw. | #*Adjectives will be somewhat easy. Words like “big” and “beautiful” will be relatively easy to draw. | ||
| − | #*Verbs might be more difficult. For a word like “associate” try to draw its meaning (the connection between things).<ref>http://edition.tefl.net/articles/teacher-technique/7-tricks-to-help-remember-new-words/</ref> | + | #*Verbs might be more difficult. For a word like “associate” try to draw its meaning (the connection between things).<ref name="rf3">http://edition.tefl.net/articles/teacher-technique/7-tricks-to-help-remember-new-words/</ref> |
#*This works best for vocabulary and spelling. | #*This works best for vocabulary and spelling. | ||
#Create a word association web. Word association webs will help you remember words by associating them with other words. This is a great visual way of memorizing words quickly and will complement other visual approaches to memorization. | #Create a word association web. Word association webs will help you remember words by associating them with other words. This is a great visual way of memorizing words quickly and will complement other visual approaches to memorization. | ||
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#*Draw lines outward from the center connecting the center word to other words that you associate with it. For example, if the word is “winter” draw a line outward connecting it to “snow” and another line on the other side connecting it to “freezing” and another line on the side connecting it to “ice.” Repeat this process outward until you’re confident you will remember it. | #*Draw lines outward from the center connecting the center word to other words that you associate with it. For example, if the word is “winter” draw a line outward connecting it to “snow” and another line on the other side connecting it to “freezing” and another line on the side connecting it to “ice.” Repeat this process outward until you’re confident you will remember it. | ||
#*This should not take more than 3-5 minutes per word. | #*This should not take more than 3-5 minutes per word. | ||
| − | #*If you're memorizing lines for a play or music lyrics, try a linear approach, put your words in order, and connect them with lines. Branch out from your lyrics with other words that have a similar meaning or evoke a similar feeling.<ref | + | #*If you're memorizing lines for a play or music lyrics, try a linear approach, put your words in order, and connect them with lines. Branch out from your lyrics with other words that have a similar meaning or evoke a similar feeling.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#Create a picture story. Creating a picture story is similar to creating a word or sentence story, but instead of writing it out, you’ll be drawing your story. This method works great for very visual and artistic learners who might be overwhelmed with writing out vocabulary and building sentences. | #Create a picture story. Creating a picture story is similar to creating a word or sentence story, but instead of writing it out, you’ll be drawing your story. This method works great for very visual and artistic learners who might be overwhelmed with writing out vocabulary and building sentences. | ||
#*Take your list of words and quickly draw a picture for each word. | #*Take your list of words and quickly draw a picture for each word. | ||
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#*Organize the pictures so they make a story you can remember. | #*Organize the pictures so they make a story you can remember. | ||
#*This will work great when paired with word association and mnemonic devices. | #*This will work great when paired with word association and mnemonic devices. | ||
| − | #*This will also work great for memorizing lyrics or play lines. As you'll be associating pictures with your words.<ref>http://www.memory-improvement-tips.com/memory-association.html</ref> | + | #*This will also work great for memorizing lyrics or play lines. As you'll be associating pictures with your words.<ref name="rf4">http://www.memory-improvement-tips.com/memory-association.html</ref> |
#Spend time reviewing your picture, your web, and your story. The more time your spend looking at and thinking about your visual aids, the better prepared you’ll be and the better you’ll remember your word list. Spread this out over a couple days if possible. Review your visual aids when you have time. Consider: | #Spend time reviewing your picture, your web, and your story. The more time your spend looking at and thinking about your visual aids, the better prepared you’ll be and the better you’ll remember your word list. Spread this out over a couple days if possible. Review your visual aids when you have time. Consider: | ||
#*Reviewing them while eating. | #*Reviewing them while eating. | ||
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#*Traditional folk tunes like “Molly Malone” or “John Brown’s Body.” | #*Traditional folk tunes like “Molly Malone” or “John Brown’s Body.” | ||
#*Pledges, anthems, or hymns, like the American Pledge of Allegiance, the American Marine hymn, or Hail Britannia. | #*Pledges, anthems, or hymns, like the American Pledge of Allegiance, the American Marine hymn, or Hail Britannia. | ||
| − | #*If you're trying to remember song lyrics, you'll of course use your own tune. Try pairing your lyrics and tune with a picture story.<ref>http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/26/health/mental-health/music-brain-science/</ref> | + | #*If you're trying to remember song lyrics, you'll of course use your own tune. Try pairing your lyrics and tune with a picture story.<ref name="rf5">http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/26/health/mental-health/music-brain-science/</ref> |
| − | #Say or sing the words and their meaning to a tune. After you’ve arranged your words, say the words to yourself out loud. Afterwords, sing or rap the words. This way, you’ve taken your word list, associated with a tune, and now have your own song to memorize! You can sing it to yourself when you’re taking a test or trying to remember your word list.<ref>http://www.musicindustryhowto.com/how-to-remember-lyrics-to-a-song-in-4-steps/</ref> | + | #Say or sing the words and their meaning to a tune. After you’ve arranged your words, say the words to yourself out loud. Afterwords, sing or rap the words. This way, you’ve taken your word list, associated with a tune, and now have your own song to memorize! You can sing it to yourself when you’re taking a test or trying to remember your word list.<ref name="rf6">http://www.musicindustryhowto.com/how-to-remember-lyrics-to-a-song-in-4-steps/</ref> |
| − | #Sing, repeat or play the song or tune. As you go about your daily chores or travel, sing or repeat the song or tune over and over again. If you've recorded the song or tune (you singing/saying the words over and over), play it back while you're resting, or even sleeping. If you do record it, put the tune, rap or song on loop.<ref | + | #Sing, repeat or play the song or tune. As you go about your daily chores or travel, sing or repeat the song or tune over and over again. If you've recorded the song or tune (you singing/saying the words over and over), play it back while you're resting, or even sleeping. If you do record it, put the tune, rap or song on loop.<ref name="rf6" /> |
| − | #Continue this until you are comfortable. Keep doing this until it feels as if the words and their meanings have stuck in your memory. Music is a great aid to memory, which is why it's so easy to remember pop songs. As a result, this should be a very pleasant and potentially enjoyable way of getting your work done.<ref>http://soundcalledmusic.com/remembering-songs/</ref> | + | #Continue this until you are comfortable. Keep doing this until it feels as if the words and their meanings have stuck in your memory. Music is a great aid to memory, which is why it's so easy to remember pop songs. As a result, this should be a very pleasant and potentially enjoyable way of getting your work done.<ref name="rf7">http://soundcalledmusic.com/remembering-songs/</ref> |
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
*Try using the words in your day to day life with people you come across every day. It will make you even more confident. | *Try using the words in your day to day life with people you come across every day. It will make you even more confident. | ||
