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How to Memorize Math

Using Flash Cards

• Use flash cards. They're great for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and even definitions and formulae for algebra and geometry.
  
  
• Write the problem on one side and the answer on the other.
  
  
• Make your own cards. That helps.
  
  
• Then, go through them one at a time. Give the answer, then check it by turning the card over.
  
  
• Make two piles. The ones you get right, the ones you don't.
  
  
• When you've gone through all the cards, go to the pile of cards that you didn't know the answer to and go through them again.
  
  
• Mix them up! Never do cards in the same order
  
  

More Math Memory Tips

• Some people learn better by sound-so say the problem out loud.
  
  
• Some people learn by writing-so write it down.
  
  
• Some people learn by doing - like using a calculator (then memorize what's needed!).
  
  
• Figure out your personal style and use it!

Contributed by Tosha A., 8th grade, Wisconsin, and her mom is a math teacher.