mnemonic device

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.

mnemonic device is owned by Warren Buck.

How to Cite This Entry

Warren Buck. "mnemonic device" (version 3). PlanetMath.org. Freely available at http://planetmath.org/MnemonicDevice.html.

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97D40 (Mathematics education :: Education and instruction in mathematics :: Teaching methods and classroom techniques. Lesson preparation. Educational principles)

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