If you are left-handed , keep your pencil in the hand that you use for writing while you check. If you are right-handed , move your pencil to the hand that you don't use for writing while you check. Remembering How to Remember Memory experts have many tips to make learning quicker and easier. Association is one tip. Link what you need to learn to what you already know.
Repetition is another tip.
It is easy to remember words that you hear again and again in songs. I have two pages about this. Remember the Cat is the kid's page. Remembering How to Remember gives parents and teachers some background information. You might want to mention these pages to your parents and teachers.