Mnemonics

The following slides show mnemonic techniques for different disciplines.How could you use these techniques in your own studies?

Mnemonics

Music The Stave

EducationBloom’s taxonomy - from the bottom up K.C.A.A.S.E: “keep calm at all sporting events”

AnatomyThe cranial nerves - O.O.O.T.T.A.F.V.G.V.A.H: “Oh, oh, oh to touch and feel very good velvet, ah heaven”

NeurologyThe Hippocampus ‘if you saw a hippo on campus you would remember it’ (The hippocampus is part of the brain where memories are stored)

PhysicsTo recall the speed of light, count the letters in each word of the sentence, “We guarantee certainty, clearly referring to this light mnemonic.” = 299,792,458 m/sec

History To remember the four MAIN causes of world war Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

There are many online sites that list mnemonics for different disciplines, or you can create your own, with associations that are meaningful for you. Remember that mnemonics only help you recall information and so are just the first step in the learning process. You also need to be able to evaluate that information, apply it, or explain it.