ALP – ALS 3

Effective memorization
techniques
Why is this important ?
Using your whole mind to remember

Images, color, structure, sounds, smells,

tastes, touch, spatial awareness, emotion,
and language.
 Create associations

Example: “Cornanasilk” = Corn, Bananas, Milk

What does this mean?

Use repetition

Repetition Tips
Make flashcards
Re-read material out loud
Break data into clusters
Write lecture summaries
 Create an acronym or acrostic

ROY G. BIV tells us the order of the colors of the

rainbow.

Other examples include: NBA (National Basketball

Associations), SCUBA (Self Contained Underwater
Breathing Apparatus), BTUs (British Thermal Units)
 Make a Rhyme or a Song

Many ancient Greek stories were told by

storytellers who would rely solely on their
memories. The use of rhyme, rhythm, and
repetition helped the storytellers remember
them
 Develop and plan for Dedicate a space for study
blocks of study time in a
typical week

Use Your
Study Time Take breaks
Weekly reviews
Wisely

Prioritize your assignments Get rest