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ERIC Number: EJ370935
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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ROY G. BIV Never Forgets.
Jackson, Michael C.; Anderson, Norman D.
Science Teacher, v55 n2 p49-51 Feb 1988
Discusses the value of memorized factual material in science. Describes the use of mnemonic devices to facilitate memorization. Provides a list of 14 mnemonic devices commonly used in science other than ROY G. BIV, which is used to remember the colors of the visible spectrum. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cues, Learning Processes, Learning Strategies, Long Term Memory, Memorization, Memory, Mnemonics, Recall (Psychology), Retention (Psychology), Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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