Chunking

This memorization method involves putting the things you want to remember in larger groups as opposed to word by word. This is ideal when you are trying to remember large amounts of information such as phone numbers or area codes, which are rather long and quite hard to remember each time; these can be broken into two’s or threes for ease in recalling.

The first step is to get the list of numbers and break them down to an amount you feel comfortable to handle. Recite them severally out loudly or in written form. Take a one-day break then test yourself; if you can be able to recall all the numbers accurately, then you have mastered the art of chunking.

Whether you choose chunking, mnemonics or rote learning methods to aid you with memorization, do this when your mind is fresh and active as this will increase the comprehension or absorption rate, which increases chances of recalling.