Mnemonics are the study of techniques for remembering anything more easily
Students can use mnemonics to remember lists, operations, or terminology. Mnemonic acronyms allow pupils to quickly recall sequences or significant highlights of information by using the initial letter of each word in the phrase. Keyword mnemonics assist pupils recollect new knowledge by creating associations.
BODMAS is an acronym to help children remember the order of mathematical operations – the correct order in which to solve math problems.
BODMAS stands for B-Brackets, O-Orders (powers/exponents or roots), D-Division, M-Multiplication, A-Addition, S-Subtraction.
The LCM (Least Common Multiple) of two or more integers is the smallest integer that is evenly divisible by each of the integers. The LCM can be found for any number of integers, and it plays a critical role in solving problems involving repetitions or cycles.
The HCF Highest Common Factor/Greatest Common Divisor) or GCD of two or more integers is the largest number that divides each of the numbers without leaving a remainder. It is a fundamental concept in number theory and is used extensively in algebra.
In trigonometry the acronym SOHCAHTOA is an essential mnemonic that represents the fundamental relationships between the sides of a right triangle and the trigonometric ratios.