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Mind mapping for Revision
- 1. Mind Mapping for successful Revision Use this examsmart© guide to begin your exam preparation and boost your chances of exam success The smarter way to exam success!
- 2. We all need a map • We know where we are going • Model the Learning Process – Visual Learning • Maps come in all shapes and sizes examsmart© The smarter way to exam success!
- 3. How does Mind Mapping work? • Invented by Tony Buzan • Presents an overview and summary of the topic • Presents information in an easy format for the brain to read examsmart© The smarter way to exam success!
- 4. The Science behind Mindmapping • The brain looks for patterns • Uses right brain - wholeness • Your brain sees the big picture easier than linear text examsmart© The smarter way to exam success!
- 5. Where do I start… • All you need is a sheet of paper! • Main topic in the middle • Create branches that form keywords examsmart© The smarter way to exam success!
- 6. Keywords • Branches should be title or subheading • Smaller branches act as reminders and keywords • Link branches with dotted lines examsmart© The smarter way to exam success!
- 7. Stems and Branches • Stem contains central theme of heading • Smaller branches act as subheadings • Tip of the branches should have keyword or concept examsmart© The smarter way to exam success!
- 8. Adding graphics • Graphics can be great aids to memory • Particularly good for visual thinkers • Just a quick sketch is all you need examsmart© The smarter way to exam success!
- 9. Boost your memory • There is no doubt that Mind Mapping is a great way to revise • Use as an aid to more in depth revision • Interconnections in the brain help you remember examsmart© The smarter way to exam success!
- 10. Resources! • Good article on Mind Mapping for beginners http://thoughtwrestling.com/blog/how-make-mind-map/ • Great Mind Mapping software from the master himself! Free trial and great ipad app http://www.thinkbuzan.com/uk/promo/imindmap5promo • Some great Mind Map examples to get you started http://www.mind-mapping.co.uk/mind-maps-examples/education.htm • Some great books http://goo.gl/aHVVt examsmart© The smarter way to exam success!
- 11. About examsmart © Formed by Dave Sarkar AMAC – teaching for over 20 years, 10 as an Advanced Skills Teacher, Member of the Association for Coaching School Workshops – includes Saturday Schools, Revision Workshops, Small Group Coaching Remote and face – to - face coaching with qualified teachers and coaches Business/Individuals – remote and face –to - face coaching: perfect for confidence and combating stress For more information go to www.examsmart.co.uk or email info@examsmart.co.uk examsmart© The smarter way to exam success!