Write your own mnemonic in five minutes
Acrostics are the most common mnemonics that we encounter in day to day life. A good example is the sentence ‘Richard Of... Read More
Why students shouldn’t rely on mnemonic systems for numbers
If you need to memorise a few, short, numbers: It can be tempting to invest time mastering an advanced mnemonic system, but... Read More
The numbers game – mnemonic devices for large numbers
When memorising numbers, a lot of memory athletes use approaches built on two main systems – the Major system and the DOMINIC... Read More
Mnemonic devices for remembering short numbers
Memorise only what you need Often, for an exam, you only need to remember a handful of short numbers. Even if you’re... Read More
The patron saint of mnemonics
If you haven’t read my primer ‘what is a mnemonic’, it’s probably best to read that first. This is going to sound... Read More
Writing a simple mnemonic for an equation (stopping distances)
Recently I was looking at the UK driving theory test. There are many revision aids available for the exam, some of which... Read More
What is a mnemonic?
A mnemonic is a technique used to help people remember information more easily. There are many different techniques, some dating back to... Read More