1. Success Planner Student Wall Planner and Study Guide USE MAPPING STRATEGIES

2. 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.

3. How Concept Mapping Assists Learning u Take notes (3) quickly and briefly u Create new knowledge by visualising links u Retain (4) new knowledge u Draw a model of group knowledge on a topic u Use it as a tool to teach others

4. How Concept Mapping Assists Learning u (5) Increase your long term learning u Help communication more complex ideas and arguments easily u Can deal the entire structure of an idea u A graphic way to aid long term memory

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

6. Why Mind Mapping© Works u The Mind Mapping© process allows scope for the learner to: u (7) Think and work smarter u Organise thoughts and ideas clearly u Present information with maximum impact u (8) Learn faster and improve memory

7. Why Mind Mapping© Works u The Mind Mapping© process allows scope for the learner to: u (9) Save lots of time u Be more productive u Excel in any area chosen to study or learn

8. 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

9. How to Construct a Mind Maps 1Begin with a central idea or concept 2List your primary ideas. 3Use colour and curved lines. 4Use keys words 5Use images throughout 6Make further connections and associations 7Strengthen your associations with arrows and symbols