Mnemonics, Mnemonic Peg System.

Is Seeing Believing?

2014-09-09T19:31:00.000-07:00

Little off the topic of mnemonics. But I'd like to share this with you.

What is the more powerful sense. The sense of touch or vision?

This is an experiment I did 20 years ago when studying after images. It may help answer this question.

You will need a xeon flash (camera flash). Computer monitor or television screen. The larger
the better. I used a CRT (being 20 years ago). An LCD or LED screen should be adequate. A chair and an assistant to hold the flash.

Sit in the chair arm length in front of the monitor. Hold out one arm with your hand on the monitor.

Have the assistant turn the lights off, (Make the room as dark as possible) and hold the flash about 6 inches above and a little behind your head.
Have the assistant trigger the flash once.

Relax and don't move. You should see a full color after image of your arm. Now switch arms quickly.
(Hold out your other arm and place your hand on the monitor).

What do you observe?

You may want to repeat this experiment a few times to get the timing right. Color after images may take 5-10 seconds to dissipate. The black and white images may take 10-20 seconds to dissipate.

I observed when I switched arms before the color after image dissipated. I could not feel the movement of my arm and could not feel my hand touching the monitor until the after image dissipated.

My conclusion. In this experiment vision is more powerful than the sense of touch.

TIM

Mnemonics, How to Remember 50 States

2012-11-11T07:02:00.002-08:00

Using Mnemonic Symbols to Memorize 50 States. November 11, 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 the 50 states.

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 system of mnemonics such as peg system can make memorizing the 50 states easier by organizing a set of symbols into peg lists. Then by remembering the set of organized symbols, recall the words.

Using the symbols in the Mnemonic Character Set . I will show you a technique to memorize the 50 states. Mnemonics Online. How to Remember 50 States.

Mnemonic for 50 states 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.

After you have memorized the 50 states, use spaced repetition to reinforce the memorized states. ( Recall the 50 states in 1 hour, 2 hours, 6 hours, 24 hours, etc ). When the association between the symbols and the states are strong enough, you should be able to recall these lists starting at the end or every other word using the symbols to remember the order.

Try this technique to memorize the 50 states. Remember. Mnemonics is a discipline, so be patient.

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

TIM

Mnemonics, Mnemonic for Blood Cells.

2012-10-30T18:42:00.001-07:00

Using Mnemonic Symbols to Memorize Blood Cells. October 30, 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 the blood cells.

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

By using a set of symbols, memorizing the blood cells can be easier by organizing the symbols into peg lists and associating the words with the symbols. Then recall the set of organized symbols with words such as blood cells.

Using the symbols in the Mnemonic Character Set. (example above). I will show you a technique to memorize the blood cells. Visit: Mnemonics Online. Mnemonic for Blood Cells.

Mnemonic for Blood Cells webpage above is an example of how to use the Mnemonic Character Set's symbols for memory work. The table at the top of the page is another example on how to build a logical peg list. (right click to copy.)

After you have memorized the blood cells, use spaced repetition to reinforce the memorized words. Eg. (Recall the blood cells in 20 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 6 hours, 24 hours, 72 hours). Even recall the words after 30 days, 3 months, 6 months. Not only does repeating the information help to reinforce recall. Time also plays a role in memory recall. When the association between the symbols and the blood cells are strong enough, you should be able to recall these lists starting at the end or every other word using the symbols to remember the order.

Try this technique to memorize the blood cells.

Remember. Mnemonics is a discipline, so be patient.

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

Mnemonics, Mnemonic for the Animal Cell.

2012-10-06T02:47:00.000-07:00

Using Mnemonic Symbols to Memorize the Animal Cell: October 6, 2012 .

By: Tim Johnson ( right click over table to copy ).

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

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.

A system of pegs can make memorizing the animal cell easier by organizing a set of symbols (pegs) into peg lists. Then by remembering the set of organized symbols (pegs), recall the words.

Using a set of symbols I call the Mnemonic Character Set . I will show you a technique to memorize the animal cell. Mnemonics Online. Mnemonic for the Animal Cell.

The mnemonic for the animal cell 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.

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

Try this technique to memorize the animal cell. Remember. Mnemonics is a discipline, so be patient.

Visit Mnemonics Online for all the symbols in the Mnemonic Character Set and a small lesson on how to use them. TIM

Mnemonics, Mnemonic Character Set.

2012-09-29T01:38:00.001-07:00

Mnemonics, Mnemonic Character Set.

Hi, My name is Tim Johnson. September. 29, 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.

The set of symbols below the "Mnemonic Character Set" is used to build peg lists. This 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. Especially when memorizing large amounts of information.

Start by memorizing the basic symbols. (should only take a couple minutes) If you understand the pandemonium theory, you may have a better understanding of the how the symbols were created.

Rotate the symbols at 90 degree intervals to create the set. (It shouldn't take you more than 20 minutes to memorize the set). Rotate symbols clockwise to the end or start at the end and rotate the symbols anti-clockwise to get back to the beginning. Write it on paper and do it in your mind. Use a dot on the symbols to create a "upper" and "lower" case.

I attach information directly to the symbol. Unlike Major system , Dominic system, some Peg systems, I do not pre-memorize information to the symbols first. You may do so.

Attach information to the symbols. I use shape example.(Visualizing pictures and attaching the symbols to the pictures) or free association (First thought or thoughts that come to your head) to help find information to attach to the symbol and information your trying to memorize. Memorize in sets of 4. It is much easier to master 4 words at a time in 5 sets than 20 words all at once.

Use spaced repetition (timed intervals) to reinforce the information with the symbol. Time is also involved when memorizing. Try 20 minutes, 1 hour , 6 hours, 24 hours, 72 hours. Most of the information should be retained after 72 hours. Recall the information again after a week, 1 month, 3 months. The more times you recall the information the more accurate and easier it will become.. Or try at breakfast, lunch and supper. Find a schedule suitable for yourself.

Once the information is effectively attached to the symbols. Recall all the information using the symbols as cues. Rotate the symbols clockwise recalling information to the end of the set. Start at the end of the set rotate the symbol anti-clockwise and go to the beginning.

I hope this crash course in mnemonics will help you to memorize your work. TIM

Mnemonics, Mnemonic for 50 States.

2012-09-20T19:22:00.001-07:00

Using Mnemonic Symbols to Memorize 50 States. September 20, 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 the 50 states.

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 system of mnemonics such as peg system can make memorizing the 50 states easier by organizing a set of symbols into peg lists. Then by remembering the set of organized symbols, recall the words.

Using the symbols in the Mnemonic Character Set . I will show you a technique to memorize the 50 states. Mnemonics Online. Mnemonic for 50 States.

Mnemonic for 50 states 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.

Try this technique to memorize the 50 states. Remember. Mnemonics is a discipline, so be patient.

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

TIM

How to Recall Words Using Mnemonics.

2012-07-15T05:23:00.002-07:00

How to Recall Words Using Mnemonics.

The memory system below is a technique in mnemonic peg system. By using the set of symbols (below) as pegs to cue information it is be easier to recall information and the order of information.

Use this table to memorize 20 words:

1) Memorize the table.

2) Associate the symbols with information one set (4) at a time.

Just as the 3 symbols "dog" will cue the animal. Use a symbol to do the same.

Try to use associations that are relevant to the information you are memorizing. For abstract information try free association.

3) Recall the information using the symbols.

Use techniques like spaced repetition, (timed intervals) when reinforcing the recall of the memorized information. Eg., Recall the information in 20min, 1hr, 3hrs, and 24hrs and 72hrs.

It is easier to recall the symbols in your mind than most information. By attaching information to the symbols it will easier to recall the information you are memorizing.

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

Associate 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 for Amino Acids.

2012-07-05T03:17:00.000-07:00

Using Mnemonic Symbols to Memorize Amino Acids. July 5, 2012 .

By: Tim Johnson ( right click over table to copy ).

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

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 system of mnemonics such as peg system can make memorizing the amino acids 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 amino acids. Mnemonics Online. Mnemonic for Amino Acids.

The mnemonic for amino acids 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.

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

Try this technique to memorize the amino acids. Remember. Mnemonics is a discipline, so be patient.

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

TIM

Mnemonics, How to Remember Words.

2012-06-15T18:41:00.001-07:00

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.

2012-06-11T22:22:00.000-07:00

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

2012-06-08T02:35:00.003-07:00

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.

2012-06-08T02:32:00.001-07:00

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.

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

2012-06-08T00:55:00.000-07:00

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.

$7.95 e-book.pdf

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

Visit: Mnemonics Online for more information. TIM

Mnemonics, Mnemonic for Biology Words.

2012-06-07T18:04:00.002-07:00

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.

TIM

Mnemonics, Mnemonic for Scuba Diving.

2012-05-21T03:22:00.001-07:00

Mnemonic to Remember the Command Signals.   May 21, 2012.

By: Tim Johnson.

Remembering the scuba signals when underwater is important. Try using a mnemonic to memorize them.
A mnemonic is used to aid memory by associating a symbol, word, picture, sound, rhyme etc. with information. Then using the mnemonic to recall the information.

Using a pre-memorized set of symbols and associating scuba signals with the symbols, you can recall the scuba signals and their order by "cueing" a signal with a symbol.

I will show you a technique in mnemonic peg system using a set of symbols to memorize the command signals   Click: Mnemonics Online. Mnemonic for Scuba Diving Signals.

The webpage above is an example of how to use these symbols for memorizing information. Any information can be used with the symbols. The table on the right (website) will also help to you organize the symbols.

If done properly you should be able to scuba signals from end to beginning.

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

TIM

Mnemonics,Mnemonic for Spinal Tracts.

2012-05-18T20:00:00.001-07:00

Using Mnemonic Symbols to Remember Spinal Tracts. May 18, 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 the spinal tracts.

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 spinal tracts easier by organizing a set of symbols into peg lists. Then by remembering the set of organized symbols, recall the .spinal tracts.

Using a set of symbols called the Mnemonic Character Set . I will show you a technique to memorize the spinal tracts Mnemonics Online. Mnemonic for Spinal Tracts.

The mnemonic webpage for spinal tracts 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. (right click over table to copy).

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

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 started by memorizing 64 words. At the end of a 3 year period most of the words were lost. After the first retrial I recovered over 80% of the words. 100% recall after the second retrial.

Try this technique to memorize the spinal tracts. 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.

TIM

Mnemonic for 12 Cranial Nerves.

2012-05-18T19:29:00.002-07:00

Using Mnemonic Symbols to Remember the 12 Cranial Nerves. April 30, 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 the cranial nerves.

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 cranial nerves easier by organizing a set of symbols into peg lists. Then by remembering the set of organized symbols, recall the 12 cranial nerves.

Using a set of symbols called the Mnemonic Character Set . I will show you a technique to memorize the cranial nerves Mnemonic for 12 Cranial Nerves.

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

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

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. That will vary with difficulty of information and personal abilities. 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 started by memorizing 64 words. At the end of a 3 year period most of the words were lost. After the first retrial I recovered over 80% of the words. 100% recall after the second retrial. No doubt this will vary from person to person.

Try this technique to memorize the cranial nerves. 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.

TIM

How to Remember the Planets in the Solar System.

2012-05-18T19:25:00.000-07:00

Using Mnemonic Peg System to Remember the Planets. May 8, 2012

By: Tim Johnson

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.

Using a pre-memorized set of symbols and associating the planets in the solar system with them. You can recall the planets by "cueing" a planet with a symbol.

I will show you a technique in peg system using symbols to memorize the 11 planets.

Click: http://www.mnemonicsonline.com/MNinformation/Mnlessons/Mnplanets/planetssolarsystem.html

The webpage above is an example of how to use these symbols for memorizing. The table on the right (website) will also help to organize the symbols.

Try this technique to memorize the planets.

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

TIM

Mnemonics, Remember Magnitude of Stars in Order.

2012-05-13T03:23:00.005-07:00

Mnemonic to Remember the First 16 Brightest Stars. May 13, 2012.

By: Tim Johnson.

Mnemonics are methods that are used to aid memory by associating a symbol, word, picture, sound, rhyme etc. with information. Then using the device to recall the information.

Using a pre-memorized set of symbols and associating the stars with the symbols, you can recall the stars and their order by "cueing" a star with a symbol.

I will show you a technique in mnemonics using a set of symbols to memorize the magnitude of 16 stars in order of brightness. Click: Mnemonics Online. Mnemonic for Magnitude of Stars.

The webpage above is an example of how to use these symbols for memorizing information. The table above can be used for any information. (right click to copy table).

If done properly you should be able to recall the stars from the lower magnitude star to the highest magnitude star or the opposite.

Try this technique to memorize other things in astronomy such as constellations, size of stars.

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

TIM

Mnemonic for Planets in the Solar System

2012-05-08T03:03:00.001-07:00

Using Mnemonic Peg System to Remember the Planets May 8, 2012.

By: Tim Johnson

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.

Using a pre-memorized set of symbols and associating the planets in the solar system with them. You can recall the planets by "cueing" a planet with a symbol.

I will show you a technique in peg system using symbols to memorize the 11 planets.

Click: http://www.mnemonicsonline.com/MNinformation/Mnlessons/Mnplanets/planetssolarsystem.html

The webpage above is an example of how to use these symbols for memorizing. The table on above will also help to organize the symbols. (right click over table to copy).

Try this technique to memorize the planets.

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

TIM

Mnemonic for Cranial Nerves

2012-04-30T03:12:00.002-07:00

Using Mnemonic Symbols to Remember Cranial Nerves. April 30, 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 the cranial nerves.

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 cranial nerves easier by organizing a set of symbols into peg lists. Then by remembering the set of organized symbols, recall the 12 cranial nerves.

Using a set of symbols called the Mnemonic Character Set . I will show you a technique to memorize the cranial nerves. http://www.mnemonicsonline.com/MNmnemonics/Mnlessons/Mncranialnerves/

The mnemonic for cranial nerves above is an example of how to arrange the symbols for memory work. The table on the right (website) can be used for other information as well.

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

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. That will vary with difficulty of information and personal abilities. 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 started by memorizing 64 words. At the end of a 3 year period most of the words were lost. After the first retrial I recovered over 80% of the words. 100% recall after the second retrial. No doubt this will vary from person to person.

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

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TIM

Mnemonic Technique for Series of Elements.

2012-04-30T00:24:00.002-07:00

Using Mnemonic Symbols to Remember Chemistry. April 30, 2012.

(right click over table to copy).

By: Tim Johnson

I would like to show a technique I have created in mnemonic peg system that may help you to remember some of your chemistry.

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.

Using a mnemonic system such as peg system can make this memory task easier. By using a set of symbols for pegs. Then organizing them into peg lists. Remembering the elements and their order can be much easier.

These are examples of how to use the set of symbols to remember 4 series of elements.

Mnemonics Online: Actinide Series , Halogen Series , Lanthanide Series , Reactivity Series .

The examples above give you an idea of how to arrange the symbols for memory work. The table above can be used for organize information when using the symbols.

When the association between the symbols and the elements are strong enough, you should be able to recall these lists starting at the end working backwards to the beginning.

Try this technique to memorize the series of elements.

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Mnemonic Peg System

2012-04-11T20:02:00.000-07:00

Hi, My name is Tim Johnson. April 11, 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 consciously 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 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 the more you work with it.
TIM

       Visit:

Mnemonics Online and I will show you how to use
the symbols in Mnemonic Character Set
to memorize 20 words.

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