SuccessPlanner

Student Wall Planner and Study Guide

USE MAPPING STRATEGIES

Concept Mapping

A concept map is (1) a diagram which shows the relationship that exists among concepts

It is used to help (2) visualise key relationships that may exist.

How Concept Mapping Assists Learning

Take notes (3) quickly and briefly Create new knowledge by

visualising links Retain (4) new knowledge Draw a model of group knowledge

on a topic Use it as a tool to teach others

How Concept Mapping Assists Learning

(5) Increase your long term learning

Help communication more complex ideas and arguments easily

Can deal the entire structure of an idea

A graphic way to aid long term memory

Mind Mapping©

Mind Mapping technique has been widely accepted as an effective learning tool for a number of reasons.Buzan believes that the format more accurately represents the organic way in which the (6) human brain works to gather, process and retain information.

Why Mind Mapping© Works

The Mind Mapping© process allows scope for the learner to:

(7) Think and work smarter

Organise thoughts and ideas clearly Present information with maximum

impact

(8) Learn faster and improve memory

Why Mind Mapping© Works

The Mind Mapping© process allows scope for the learner to:

(9) Save lots of time

Be more productive Excel in any area chosen

to study or learn

Mind Mapping©

Duplicates the brain’s natural ‘non-linear’ thinking process

It is personal

(10) Expresses the creativity of hand-drawn maps unique to each person

How to Construct a Mind Maps

1 Begin with a central idea or concept

2 List your primary ideas.

3 Use colour and curved lines.

4 Use keys words

5 Use images throughout

6 Make further connections and associations

7 Strengthen your associations with arrows and symbols