Math Tricks- Mnemonics

The word 'mnemonic' (pronounced NI-MON-IK) is a formula, rhyme or a simple sentence that helps a person remember something. Since math is always perceived by students to be difficult, there is a greater need to project its simplicity by the use of mnemonic devices.


I have used them in the past and I find most of them to be very catchy! Take for instance the one featured below: 

Dad's Silly Triangle

This mnemonic helps you to remember the relationship  between Speed, Time and Distance. Dad has a silly triangle!  Hmm! Can you see that silly triangle?

If you need to find D, cover up D in the triangle and you get S × T.


If you need to find S, cover up S in the triangle and you get D / T.


 If you need to find T, cover up T in the triangle and you get D / S.


Isn't that amazingly more simple to remember than the formula?
There are lots more!!

 

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