numerous tricks using mnemonics.

Numerous Tricks with Mnemonics : 

Numerous Tricks with Mnemonics By: Jessyle Rachel Dunlap

What are mnemonics? : 

What are mnemonics? Mnemonics are memory aids that help you retain new information. Mnemonics are used to learn new information by associating it with different mediums, such as visuals or sounds. There are numerous tricks using Mnemonics.

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Say you were given a list of 50 tricky vocabulary words to memorize for a test. You were told to strictly study from a list of the words with the definition next to them. Sure it would be possible to make a decent score, but mnemonic devices, such as picture images and rhymes, would make this task much simpler.

Here are a few examples to help you understand what mnemonic devices are and how they can be used. Take the word Curtail. Curtail means to lessen something, usually but cutting away from. Curtail also can sound like “Cat’s Tail” : 

Here are a few examples to help you understand what mnemonic devices are and how they can be used. Take the word Curtail. Curtail means to lessen something, usually but cutting away from. Curtail also can sound like “Cat’s Tail” “No way was Tim going to CURTAIL the CAT’S TAIL, but he had the diabolical thought.”

Lets look at the word Hoard.In the cartoon the squirrel is stocking his home with a surplus of acorns. The word Hoard rhymes with stored. Stored is also a synonym of Hoard. The definition for hoard is to accumulate for future use. In this case, not only does the cartoon give a mental image for the word Hoard, but it can also can be rhymed with the word stored. : 

Lets look at the word Hoard.In the cartoon the squirrel is stocking his home with a surplus of acorns. The word Hoard rhymes with stored. Stored is also a synonym of Hoard. The definition for hoard is to accumulate for future use. In this case, not only does the cartoon give a mental image for the word Hoard, but it can also can be rhymed with the word stored.

The reliability of MnemonicsA retired faculty member of Western Kentucky University preformed an experiment by using mnemonics. He had a large group of people in an audience each randomly name an object to him. After each word he would take a few seconds to memorize it and go on to the next one. He recalled each object in the exact order they were presented to him. Sure this performance will take a decent memory, but the task was much simpler using mnemonics. : 

The reliability of MnemonicsA retired faculty member of Western Kentucky University preformed an experiment by using mnemonics. He had a large group of people in an audience each randomly name an object to him. After each word he would take a few seconds to memorize it and go on to the next one. He recalled each object in the exact order they were presented to him. Sure this performance will take a decent memory, but the task was much simpler using mnemonics.

How did he do this using Mnemonics?He would take each word and connect it with the number he was on. For example, say the word is book, in his head he would take the number one (assuming he was on the first object said to him) and place the number one in a book and shut the book. Then it was there, not to be forgotten. Like this! : 

How did he do this using Mnemonics?He would take each word and connect it with the number he was on. For example, say the word is book, in his head he would take the number one (assuming he was on the first object said to him) and place the number one in a book and shut the book. Then it was there, not to be forgotten. Like this!

Memorizing Weather Hazards.Mnemonics have been used for years to help people predict weather. For example, “Red sky at night: shepherd's delight.Red sky in the morning: shepherd's warning. Rainbow in the morning: travelers take warning.Rainbow at night: travelers' delight” : 

Memorizing Weather Hazards.Mnemonics have been used for years to help people predict weather. For example, “Red sky at night: shepherd's delight.Red sky in the morning: shepherd's warning. Rainbow in the morning: travelers take warning.Rainbow at night: travelers' delight”

Where does the Memorization Process begin?New information is called sensory process. This is when it just hits the brain. It is not long lasting at all if is it is not full processed. ( Like remembering you itched your nose a few moments ago.) Next the information, if fully processed, enters your short term memory. If the information is not rehearsed, it is lost. Then there is long term memory. (This is where we want all our information to enter.) Here, the information has been completely understood and rehearsed. Sensory Short Term Long Term : 

Where does the Memorization Process begin?New information is called sensory process. This is when it just hits the brain. It is not long lasting at all if is it is not full processed. ( Like remembering you itched your nose a few moments ago.) Next the information, if fully processed, enters your short term memory. If the information is not rehearsed, it is lost. Then there is long term memory. (This is where we want all our information to enter.) Here, the information has been completely understood and rehearsed. Sensory Short Term Long Term

Mnemonics send information to your long term memory. They are catchy devices that stick like glue in your brain. For example, maybe for now on when you hear the term curtail you will think of Tim cutting off the cats tail. Or when you see a rainbow in the morning you will know to be cautious when traveling. Maybe you even know some useful mnemonic devices of your own. : 

Mnemonics send information to your long term memory. They are catchy devices that stick like glue in your brain. For example, maybe for now on when you hear the term curtail you will think of Tim cutting off the cats tail. Or when you see a rainbow in the morning you will know to be cautious when traveling. Maybe you even know some useful mnemonic devices of your own.

What’s the Point?Mnemonics is useful because it makes the memorization process much simpler and efficient. The information is more likely to stick in long termrather than being overlooked using sensory knowledge or short term memory. Having more information stick in your brain will definitely be useful in the long run. : 

What’s the Point?Mnemonics is useful because it makes the memorization process much simpler and efficient. The information is more likely to stick in long termrather than being overlooked using sensory knowledge or short term memory. Having more information stick in your brain will definitely be useful in the long run.

Work Cited Web Site: Austin, D. (1997). Mnemonics. Retrieved November 15, 2010, from Fun-With-Words.com: http://www.fun-with-words.com/mnemonics.htmlBook: Burchers, S., Burchers, M., & Burchers, B. (1996). Vocabulary Cartoons. Punta Gorda: D.T. Publishing.Article: White, W. F. (1997). Why students can't remember: the problem of forgetting . Journal of Instructional Psychology Source: Journal of Instructional Psychology v. 24 (June 1997) p. 140-3 . : 

Work Cited Web Site: Austin, D. (1997). Mnemonics. Retrieved November 15, 2010, from Fun-With-Words.com: http://www.fun-with-words.com/mnemonics.htmlBook: Burchers, S., Burchers, M., & Burchers, B. (1996). Vocabulary Cartoons. Punta Gorda: D.T. Publishing.Article: White, W. F. (1997). Why students can't remember: the problem of forgetting . Journal of Instructional Psychology Source: Journal of Instructional Psychology v. 24 (June 1997) p. 140-3 .