Visual Mnemonics: Six Keys to a Good Visual Prompt
You can imagine “visual mnemonics” to help you remember tricky information. But how you imagine can make all the difference.
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Memorize the Books of the Bible
You can memorize all the books of the Bible with this list of visual mnemonics.
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Spaced Repetition: Overview
Spaced Repetition is reviewing each fact just often enough so that you don’t forget it.
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Remember Numbers
Numbers usually don’t give us a strong mental image. So we use a code, where consonants stand for numbers. Now we can use words to “spell” numbers!
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Remember Years
When you study history, you have many years to remember. How can you memorize 4-digit years? Here are some options.
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Rhyme and Rhythm: Overview
“Rhyme and rhythm” may be the easiest way to remember things. But did you know that the rhythm can be even more important than the rhyme?
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Verbal Mnemonics: Overview
A verbal mnemonic relies on words to help you remember. Here are the basic verbal mnemonics.
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Remember Months and Letters of the Alphabet
If you have to remember a particular month or letter of the alphabet, have a look at these visual mnemonics.
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Anki: Quickstart Guide
My favorite flashcard program is Anki. It’s open source and free, and here are the basics you need to know to start using it right know.
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Paper flashcards: Overview
If you don’t like computers, you can track your facts with paper flashcards.
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