Memory Tricks
What is a mnemonic?
This type of trick uses the first letters of words to help you remember.
What is "Cite evidence"?
The "C: in RACE stands for this.
What is a planner (or agenda)?
This tool is used to keep track of homework and due dates.
What is false?
True or False: Guessing on a multiple-choice test will always hurt your score.
What is Jupiter?
The largest planet in our solar system.
What is an acronym?
PEMDAS is an example of this.
What are Cornell Notes?
This type of notes has a big left-hand margin and summary at the bottom.
What is a one-binder system?
Keeping papers divided by subject in one binder is call this.
What is taking a test?
Reading all the directions carefully is an important first step in this.
Who is J.K. Rowling?
The author of Harry Potter.
What is visualization?
Creating a silly picture in your head is called this memory strategy.
What is chunking?
Breaking a big task into smaller parts is called this.
What is a routine?
Checking your backpack at the same time every day is an example of this.
What is the process of elimination?
Eliminating obviously wrong answers is call this.
What is 7?
This many continents exist on Earth.
What is the story method?
Turning a list of items into a story is called this technique.
What is spaced practice?
The best way to study is to space it out over time. This is called...
What is a to-do list?
Making a list of things you need to do is called this.
What is partial credit?
"Show your work" helps teachers give you this even if the final answer is wrong.
What is a cheetah?
The fastest land animal.
What is the method loci(memory palace)?
Remembering information by placing it in "rooms of your house" is called this.
What is the forgetting curve?
Reviewing right after class and again later is an example of this effect.
What are priorities?
Deciding what task is most important is called setting these.
What is test anxiety?
Taking a deep breath and focusing before answering questions helps with this problem.
What is Hawaii?
This U.S. state was the last to join the union.