especially if they appear to have no apparent meaning,
then this technique, I find, can help.
For example:
I've taken the word -
APO - OMEPRAZOLE
For example:
I've invented a number using 2 dice.
I rolled the 2 dice together, 12 times,
getting 12 numbers (shaking well
before each roll to break up the
previous number, and then rolling
generously).
But, if you do that, you can't have
no. 1. So, I just subtracted 1 from
each number, and ended up with -
283571358446
(Oops! I forgot that you can't have
zero either! Oh well.... )
Memory Technique
Write down, preferably,
- in black lettering
- on white paper,
as this gives the sharpest contrast
and is easiest to see,
(though you can use whatever
colours you like),
- the word or the number,
spacing the letters or numbers
out
Put each learning task,
- on a separate piece of paper,
- whatever size of paper that it
needs
For a word -
Work out which are the syllables,
(groups of letters that you naturally say together, like in a small word).
Put a box around each.
Link the boxes of syllables that belong in one word, together with a line, like this -
For a number -
Have a look for easily recognisable patterns.
Put a box around each one.
Link the boxes together with a line, like this -
Step 2
Leave these pieces of paper around your house or place or work,
in easily seen places that you frequent often, such as the,
- kitchen table
- fridge door
- work desk
Step 3
As you go about your daily activities,
- have an occasional look at your word or number
- say it out aloud, if you like
Do this repeatedly, and over time,
it will sink into your memory.
I find it easier to remember a syllable if it has some sort of meaning to me,
such as,
APO - I think this is an Indian word or name (not sure)
O - Oh
ME - me
PRA - praline (a sweet)
ZOLE - Zoli (a girl's name that I know of)
Step 4
After a while,
you'll notice that you're saying the word or number out aloud
without looking at it.
Keep doing this until you can say the word or number
- 4 times in a row.
- It can be slowly. But as long as it's correct.
It helps if you try to visualise (see in your mind) each syllable, or pattern of numbers
as you say the whole word or number.
When you can do this smoothly, but it doesn't have to be fast,
then you can go on to the next step.
Step 5
Take some time to not look at your word or number, and,
- say it out aloud
- write it down, and say it out aloud as you do
- check that what you have written,
is correct
When you can do this step smoothly,
then you have learnt your word or number !
Step 6
It pays to keep the piece of paper so that you can check at a later date,
if you need to make sure that you are still remembering the word or number correctly.
For Studying This technique, can be used in general terms for study purposes. Just keep - - one idea, or group of facts - to each page, whatever size of paper is needed For example - The page shown here, which shows the Irish Gaelic alphabet that I'm learning (from "Irish Language Alphabet" by Bitesize Irish Gaelic.com 2012). Happy studying, if this helps you :)
(c) Katherine Stuart 2015
