There are various methods to remember information. Most of the tricks look silly but these are not.
- Repetition, Repetition, Repetition, Repetition, Repetition, Repetition, Repetition
- Read it, Write it, Say it, Explain it, Draw it, Ask questions about it.....
- Break down words by prefix or suffix. (Hydro relates to water)
- Use memory tricks:
- Make silly rhymes or sayings to remember lists.
- Use silly analogies to remember examples. (To learn spelling of attendance - you may break it as atten + DANCE. To learn a spelling of stationery (paper), you may remember it as "er" in paper! So, "er" in stationery.
- Humor is a powerful memory trigger; the dumber the better.
In AMIE exams these tricks may prove useful.