Mnemonic+Devices


 * Mnemonic Devices**

Mnemonic devices are short and easy-to-remember cues that trigger the recall of particular information from memory. Mnemonic devices may use rhyme, picture association, alliteration, songs, diagrams, and acronyms, alone or in combination. They are helpful in recalling frequently used information and procedures in remembering essential information needed to perform tasks, operations, and processes. By providing additional associations that anchor the learning, mnemonic devices can aid in studying, checking, classifying, and presenting information.
 * Description**

The teacher: • carefully selects items to be memorized according to importance and frequency of use; • provides students with the mnemonic devices needed; • helps students develop their own strategies and devices from personally meaningful information; • develops a class repertoire of mnemonic devices; • uses and applies these memory devices during class activities.
 * Method**

Mnemonic devices: • should apply every time (e.g., rules with 100% application); • may be more successful if the type of device is matched to individual learning styles (for instance, a song for musical-rhythmic, a picture for verbal spatial).
 * Considerations**


 * Illustrations From The Mathematics Classroom**

http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/archives/mnemonics.shtml (Education World Math Mnemonics Archive) IDEAL Problem Solving
 * Elementary**

http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/archives/mnemonics.shtml (Education World Math Mnemonics Archive) IDEAL Problem Solving
 * Secondary**