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Mnemonic devices
Sometimes the key to acing that difficult test is all a matter of memorization. Instead of cramming 100 years of American history or cellular division into your head the night before the exam, try using mnemonic devices. Mnemonic devices are excellent study tools because they strengthen your memory and will keep the information fresh way beyond finals. Rod L. Evans, author of Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge, says the sillier the mnemonic, the better.
Sometimes teachers may give you tricks to remember important facts — but if they don't, create your own. There are many ways to create mnemonic devices. See which methods work best for you and model new ones on them for a quick, easy study session. You can kiss those all-nighters good-bye.
Acronyms
Acronyms are combinations of letters in which each letter stands for a name or idea.
HOMES is a way to remember the Great Lakes.
Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior
FOIL stands for the order of multiplying binomials.
First, Outside, Inside, Last
IPMAT stands for the phases of cell division.
Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
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