I need some solid study techniques for 2 classes that require an insane amount of memorization? Tips & Advice.

The classes are BIO 201 (Anatomy %26amp; Physiology) and MAT 120 (Intermediate Algebra) both require memorization. BIO 201 terms %26amp; definitions and MAT 120 lots of formulaes. HELP!I need some solid study techniques for 2 classes that require an insane amount of memorization? Tips %26amp; Advice.
Mnemonics.





INTRODUCTION





Mnemonics (pronounced ';ne-mon'-ics';) is the art of assisting the memory by using a system of artificial aids - rhymes, rules, phrases, diagrams, acronyms and other devices - all to help in the recall of names, dates, facts and figures.





http://www.eudesign.com/mnems/





http://www.eudesign.com/mnems/_mnframe.h鈥?/a>





EXAMPLE of MNEMONICS.





The order of planets in average distance from the Sun:


(Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto)


My Very Easy Method: Just Set Up Nine Planets.








http://www.fun-with-words.com/mnemonics.鈥?/a>





http://www.happychild.org.uk/acc/tpr/mne鈥?/a>





Basic mnemonics





These mnemonics can be applied immediately, although it certainly pays off to practice them first. All of these mnemonics are based on elaboration and association, which why we start out with these. Elaboration adds more meaning to a word, while association makes sure that two words are thoroughly linked together in memory.





http://memory.uva.nl/memimprovement/eng/





Medical Mnemonics.





http://www.medicalmnemonics.com/





Amanda's Mnemonics Page.





http://www.netnaut.com/mnemonics.html





All the very best of luck to you.





Kevin, Liverpool, England.I need some solid study techniques for 2 classes that require an insane amount of memorization? Tips %26amp; Advice.
Flash cards might be your best bet for both classes. As to anatomy of all the animals, I know I'm hopeless with memorizing it, even though I usually can memorize other stuff like formulas and and history information without difficulty. So other than flash cards, I couldn't advise you for anatomy.
For the terms and definitions I used flash cards.
Every time you get something new, study it that night until you know it. Every night, review and study every note you get. When it comes to the test, you'll only have to briefly review things and you'll have time to work on the harder things. There is less stress and it always works for me! Make up questions and answers that you think will be on the test. This helps you highlight and outline the main points and it makes it easier to remember things. Good luck!