| The job | A good fit |
|---|---|
| A short list, under about ten items | Link or story |
| A numbered list ("what was seventh?") | Number pegs |
| A long list in order | A journey |
| Numbers, dates, phone numbers | The Major System |
| A deck of cards | Card codes or PAO on a journey |
| A speech's key points | A journey, one point per stop |
Key idea
The systems combine: Major words placed on a journey is how most long numbers are learned.
Worked example: Worked example
You must recall item 37 of a 50-item list on request. Which fits best?
- You need jump-to access by number and a long list.
- A journey with every fifth stop marked, or a 00 to 99 peg list.
Answer: A numbered journey or Major pegs.