PEDAGOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF USING MNEMONIC METHODS IN MATHEMATICS DURING PREPARATION FOR THE UNT

Abstract

During preparation for the Unified National Testing (UNT), students often experience difficulties in developing logical thinking and memorizing mathematical information, formulas, and definitions. In addition, a significant number of students choose mathematics as a core subject. According to recent statistics, 37% of students, approximately 201 thousand individuals, participated in the testing, of whom 73.6 thousand selected mathematics as a profile subject. About 20 thousand students scored between 50 and 64 points. This indicates that due to the large volume of information and the difficulty of memorizing formulas, students are unable to fully master the learning material.

As an effective solution to this problem, the use of mnemonic methods in teaching mathematics is proposed. Mnemonics is a set of techniques aimed at facilitating memorization through associations, visual images, and rhymes. These methods enhance students’ cognitive activity, promote long-term retention of information, establish logical connections, and improve the quality of test performance. The use of mnemonic techniques in mastering complex mathematical topics included in the UNT specification increases students’ interest in the subject and allows learning outcomes to be improved in a short period of time. The article examines the types of mnemonic techniques, their application, as well as their advantages and disadvantages.