Peg Word Mnemonic

Definition

The peg-word system is a mnemonic device that involves linking words with numbers. It works by pre-memorizing a list of words that are easy to associate with the numbers they represent (one-bun, two-shoe etc.), then visualizing these items interacting with the material to be remembered.

Related terms

Acoustic Encoding:

This refers to the process of remembering and comprehending something that's heard or listened to.

Serial Position Effect:

This psychological phenomenon suggests that people tend to remember the first and last items in a series best - an effect often exploited in peg-word systems.

Imagery Use for Text Learning (IUTL): A technique where learners create images for concepts while reading text.