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mnemonic device (Definition)

A mnemonic device is a word or phrase that can help people remember something. Mnemonic devices are especially important in teaching mathematics, as those who are not familiar with math can be overwhelmed by the formulas and methods of solving problems that they need to memorize.



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This is version 3 of mnemonic device, born on 2006-06-11, modified 2006-07-28.
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AMS MSC97D40 (Mathematics education :: Education and instruction in mathematics :: Teaching methods and classroom techniques. Lesson preparation. Educational principles)

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