9 types of Mnemonics for Better

Memory
By Dennis Congos

Mnemonics are memory devices that help learners recall

larger pieces of information
1. Music Mnemonics
-by making a song or jingle

2. Name mnemonics
- 1st letter of each word (Acronyms)
Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Indigo Violet

R O Y G B I V
ROY G BIV

3. Expression or Word Mnemonics

- 1st letter of a word arranged to form a phrase or word
Parenthesis Exponent Multiplication Division Addition Subtraction
PLEASE EXCUSE MY DEAR AUNT SALLY
4. Model Mnemonics
• some type of representation is constructed to help
with understanding and recalling important
information

5. Ode or Rhyme Mnemonics

• puts information in the form of poem
6. Note Organization Mnemonics
• the way textbook and lecture notes are organized
can inhibit learning and recall

7. Image Mnemonics
John Horsely
• visualize a horse sitting on a john
8. Connection Mnemonics
• connected to do something already know

9. Spelling Mnemonics

A principal at a school is your pal

A principle you believe or follow is a rule