Find techniques that work for you
Memorising
- Create memory aids.
- Diagrams and mnemonics work well for key facts and mindmaps for concepts.
- Use schemas, make associations
- Chunk information into 5-7 bits, e.g., five sets of three words, or five sets of longer sentences.
- For complex lists and formulae, use a series of images linked by a story.
More info
- Memory aids (Landsberger, J. Study Guides and Strategies)
- Memorisation strategies (The Learning Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)