Can Mnemonics Help You Master Math Equations?

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This discussion focuses on the effectiveness of mnemonics techniques, specifically the Major method and PAO method, for mastering math equations, particularly trigonometric functions. Participants highlight the utility of visual aids, such as drawing right triangles, to remember derivatives and integrals of functions like arcsin, arctan, and arccos. The conversation emphasizes the importance of spatial objects in memorizing mathematical concepts, suggesting that visual representation enhances retention and understanding.

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  • Understanding of trigonometric functions (sin, cos, tan)
  • Familiarity with derivatives and integrals of trigonometric functions
  • Knowledge of mnemonic techniques, specifically the Major method and PAO method
  • Basic geometry concepts, particularly right triangles
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Hello,

I'm wondering if anyone has a mnemonics technique down for math equations? Using the Major method or PAO method doesn't really matter. I'm wondering if anyone came up with good spatial objects for sinx, cosx, tanx, etc. Thank you.
 
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For what exactly on the trig equations? A method of remembering how the functions look?
 
QuarkCharmer said:
For what exactly on the trig equations? A method of remembering how the functions look?
For example the derivative of arctanx or integrals of trig functions: http://integral-table.com/
 
The derivative of the arcsin, arctan, and arccos are easy to remember if you draw out a right triangle with a hypotenuse of 1 and work it out from there. I still draw it on the margin whenever I need to use them.
 

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