Mnemonics, How to Remember Words.

How to Remember Words.

Hi, My name is Tim Johnson.                                                                               June 15, 2012.

 I have been working with mnemonic peg system for over 20 years.

Mnemonic peg system is a technique in mnemonics used to aid memory by using a pre-memorized list of  symbols, words, pictures, sounds, etc. as  pegs to memorize information. By associating information with these pegs, then using them to recall or cue the information associated them, it should be easier to remember the information.

Building a peg list that can be remembered then is important. If the pegs or the order of the

pegs cannot be recalled properly, it will more difficult to recall the information attached to it.

By using a set symbols called the "Mnemonic Character Set" to build peg lists, remembering

information can be easier. The set of symbols and the order of the symbols are easier to remember than pegs such as numbers or letters. So the information attached to these symbols will also be easier to recall.

Try techniques like:

Free association: Using the first thought(s) that you are aware of when associating external and internal information.  eg. What would the first thought(s) in your mind be if you look at a symbol with a word in text?    eg.   2 - SWAN.   What did you think of first?  Those thoughts may be good cues to use to associate the 2 with SWAN. 

                           

Shape example: Picture the symbol as part of or the whole picture. eg. Use the number 2 to remember the word  SWAN. Think of the shape of  a swan.  Associate the shape with the number 2.            

 You can use just about anything for a peg to build peg lists in mnemonic peg system. But creating peg lists that you will be capable of recalling especially when working with long lists require an order or structure. By using the Mnemonic Character Set  that order can be created for memory work. If used properly you should be able recall information starting at the end of the peg list.  Recall lists using every other symbol in the peg list.

         Mnemonics is a discipline and like all disciplines you will become more proficient with it.

Using Relevant Associations When Memorizing Information.   

By: Tim Johnson.        

I have noticed when techniques in mnemonics like pegword are being used, the associations may be unusual or humorous, but have no relevance to the word being memorized. 

According to pandemonium theory,  information will seek out similarities with other information in the mind.

If you are associating irrelevant information with what you are trying to memorize,  this information will seek out other irrelevant information. This may result in building a structure in the mind that will not be as focused on the material you are trying to remember.  By using information relevant to the material you are memorizing, the mind will seek out other relevant information and build a structure in the mind more fixed on the material you are trying to memorize.


The irrelevant information will add up in time. This information could be useful information to reinforce the the information being memorized if more carefully chosen.

It may take a little more thought and discipline to find associations with similarities. But in time the mind will have more useful information to cue the information you have committed to memory.

Try to use information similar to the information you are memorizing.  

Use this table to memorize 20 words:


1) Memorize the table

2) Associate the symbols with information. 

3) Recall the information using the symbols.                                                         

                                                                        

                                                                        (right click over  table to copy)

Use spaced repetition or timed intervals when recalling the information, ( 1hr,3hrs,24hrs... etc). 

Visit: Mnemonics Online for more information.                                                         TIM   

Mnemonics, Mnemonics for Muscles.

Using Mnemonic Symbols to Remember Muscles.                                         June 11, 2012.

   

        (right click over table to copy).

By: Tim Johnson:                      

I would like to show you a technique I have created in mnemonic peg system that may help you to remember the muscles.


What is mnemonic peg system? Mnemonic peg system is a technique in mnemonics used to aid memory by using a pre-memorized (pre-organized) list of symbols, words, pictures, sounds, etc.


So a mnemonic system such as peg system can make memorizing the muscles of the body easier by organizing a set of symbols into peg lists. Then by remembering the set of organized symbols, recall the muscles.


Using a set of symbols called the Mnemonic Character Set. I will show you a technique to memorize the muscles.  Mnemonics Online. Mnemonic for Muscles.
The mnemonic used for muscles above is an example of how to use the symbols for memory work. The table on the (above) can be used for other information as well. 


When the association between the symbols and the muscles are strong enough, you should be able to recall these lists starting at the end or every other muscle.

Try this technique to memorize the muscles of the body. 

Remember mnemonics should be treated as a discipline.

Visit: Mnemonics Online for more information on the Mnemonic Character Set.   TIM

Mnemonics

Try this exercise using a set of symbols I use to help remember information.
Simply associate the symbols with the words and recall the words
using the symbols.
This might not be a challenge to some.  Anyway,  you will be able
to remember five words.


Visit: Mnemonics Online.  I will show you how to memorize 20 words    using the symbols.

Mnemonics, Using Mnemonics to Memorize.

Using Relevant Associations When Memorizing Information.    June 8, 2012    


By: Tim Johnson.        

I have noticed when techniques in mnemonics like peg word are being used, the associations may be unusual or humorous, but have no relevance to the word being memorized. 

According to pandemonium theory,  information will seek out similarities with other information in the mind.

If you are associating irrelevant information with what you are trying to memorize,  this information will seek out other irrelevant information. This may result in building a structure in the mind that will not be as focused on the material you are trying to remember.  By using information relevant to the material you are memorizing, the mind will seek out other relevant information and build a structure in the mind more fixed on the material you are trying to memorize.


The irrelevant information will add up in time. This information could be useful information to reinforce the the information being memorized if more carefully chosen.

It may take a little more thought and discipline to find associations with similarities. But in time the mind will have more useful information to cue the information you have committed to memory.

Try to use information similar to the information you are memorizing.  

Use this table to memorize 20 words: 

1)Associate the symbols with information. 

2)Recall the information using the symbols.                                                         

                                                                        

Use spaced repetition or timed intervals when recalling the information, ( 1hr,3hrs,24hrs... etc). 




Use the set of symbols below and the table above to memorize 500 words:


Attach the table above with each symbol below using different information for each table.  You should be able to memorize 500 words when the symbols are arranged this way.

Visit: Mnemonics Online.   TIM   

Mnemonics, Mnemonic Symbols

Below is an example of how use the first set of symbols in the Mnemonic Character Set.

Use this table to memorize 20 words:


1) Memorize the table.

2) Associate the symbols with information. 

3) Recall the information using the symbols.                                                         

         

         (right click over table to copy)

Use spaced repetition or timed intervals when recalling the information,    (1hr,3hrs,24hrs..etc). 

                                                                                                   

     Mnemonics, the Mnemonic Character Set. 

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         15 pages:  Instructions, symbols, examples on building peg lists.                                                                                                                            

Visit: Mnemonics Online for more information.                                                                   TIM               

Mnemonics, Mnemonic for Biology Words.

Using Mnemonic Symbols to Memorize Words in Biology.                                              June 7, 2012.

By: Tim Johnson

I would like to show you a technique I have created in mnemonic peg system that may help you to remember words in biology.

What is mnemonic peg system? Mnemonic peg system is a technique in mnemonics used to aid memory by using a pre-memorized (pre-organized) list of symbols, words, pictures, sounds, etc.

So a mnemonic system such as peg system can make memorizing words in biology easier by organizing a set of symbols into peg lists. Then by remembering the set of organized symbols, recall the words.

Using a set of symbols I call the Mnemonic Character Set . I will show you a technique to memorize the words in biology.   Mnemonics Online. Mnemonic for Biology Words. 

The mnemonic for biology words webpage above is an example of how to use the symbols for memory work. The table (top) can be used for other information as well. ( right click over table to copy ).

When the association between the symbols and the words in biology are strong enough, you should be able to recall these lists starting at the end or every other word.

I have been using this memory technique for over 15 years. My rate of recall for 20 words is 90% or better.  Usually after 3-4 retrials. You should be able to retain the information longer and re-establish a fragmented list of information faster using this system.. Remember like any discipline your abilities will increase over time.

Over time the connections to old information may not be strong enough to cue it.  Especially if you have not used it for awhile. This will result in the loss of information.  Using the symbols, it will be easier to re-esablish these connections to old information. One experiment memorizing 64 words. At the end of a 3 year period  I had less than 50% recall on first trial.  After the first retrial I recovered over 80% of the words. 100% recall after the second retrial.

Try this technique to memorize the words in biology.  I hope it will work for you as well has it worked for me.  Again, it is a discipline so be patient. 

Visit: Mnemonics Online for more information on the Mnemonic Character Set.           

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