Comments on: How to Mind Map for Study Success http://learningfundamentals.com.au/blog/how-to-mind-map/ Wed, 16 May 2012 21:55:55 +0000 hourly 1 By: providance http://learningfundamentals.com.au/blog/how-to-mind-map/#comment-111185 providance Tue, 01 May 2012 07:23:43 +0000 http://learningfundamentals.com.au/blog/how-to-mind-map/#comment-111185 Hey Jane: I'm a psychology student and I'm struggling to finish studying because I spend hours writing notes which I eventually don't finish revising,my lecture said I should try mind mapping but I didn't know where to start till I read your article although its given me an idea I'm still not sure as to how to begin Hey Jane:
I’m a psychology student and I’m struggling to finish studying because I spend hours writing notes which I eventually don’t finish revising,my lecture said I should try mind mapping but I didn’t know where to start till I read your article although its given me an idea I’m still not sure as to how to begin

]]> By: Jane http://learningfundamentals.com.au/blog/how-to-mind-map/#comment-105543 Jane Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:56:38 +0000 http://learningfundamentals.com.au/blog/how-to-mind-map/#comment-105543 Hi Cody There are no hard and fast rules to how you revise with mind maps. I usually would take a few minutes to re-read my mind maps daily for several days before an exam. But I don't just look at the mind maps, I use other techniques to retain and recall the information. The two main techniques I use are flash cards (created from my finished mind maps) and a technique where I flip over the finished mind map (so you can't see it) and try and draw out as much of the content as I can remember. I also create overarching mind maps of all the ideas of a subject on a big A3 sheet of paper to help get a big picture view of a subject. I find this makes a huge difference. It's simply a matter of experimenting and seeing what combination of strategies works best for you. All the best, Jane Hi Cody

There are no hard and fast rules to how you revise with mind maps. I usually would take a few minutes to re-read my mind maps daily for several days before an exam. But I don’t just look at the mind maps, I use other techniques to retain and recall the information. The two main techniques I use are flash cards (created from my finished mind maps) and a technique where I flip over the finished mind map (so you can’t see it) and try and draw out as much of the content as I can remember. I also create overarching mind maps of all the ideas of a subject on a big A3 sheet of paper to help get a big picture view of a subject. I find this makes a huge difference.

It’s simply a matter of experimenting and seeing what combination of strategies works best for you.

All the best,

Jane

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]]> By: Cody http://learningfundamentals.com.au/blog/how-to-mind-map/#comment-105148 Cody Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:17:50 +0000 http://learningfundamentals.com.au/blog/how-to-mind-map/#comment-105148 How often do you reread your mind maps? Do you reread it once or a certain amounts of days before (and how many times) an upcoming test? Thank you in advance if you respond, and thanks for posting and article as such. How often do you reread your mind maps? Do you reread it once or a certain amounts of days before (and how many times) an upcoming test? Thank you in advance if you respond, and thanks for posting and article as such.

]]> By: Dicky http://learningfundamentals.com.au/blog/how-to-mind-map/#comment-104631 Dicky Sat, 03 Mar 2012 19:03:50 +0000 http://learningfundamentals.com.au/blog/how-to-mind-map/#comment-104631 Jane I will give it a try... I am impressed with your explanation. Thanks for helping all the desperate students Any tips on time management with distance learning please? Thanks Dicky Jane
I will give it a try… I am impressed with your explanation. Thanks for helping all the desperate students Any tips on time management with distance learning please?
Thanks
Dicky

]]> By: Jane http://learningfundamentals.com.au/blog/how-to-mind-map/#comment-97166 Jane Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:38:45 +0000 http://learningfundamentals.com.au/blog/how-to-mind-map/#comment-97166 Hi, Yes, mind mapping can help a lot with all of those subjects, even maths (I have hundreds of mind maps on statistics that I created when I studied psychology). All that being said, I wouldn't use a mind map to do things such as solve mathematical equations. Lined paper will do the job for that! Another strategy I always used once I had completed mind maps is flash cards. This helped me to practice getting the information out of my head quickly (after all, this is what you'll need to do for your exams). If you want to maximise your ability to effectively remember what you study, I strongly recommend you get rid of any distractions whilst you study. Lock yourself out of Facebook (use Self Control or Freedom apps). Multitasking just messes with your memory and will leave you feeling frustrated. Hope this helps. Let me know how you go! Jane Hi,

Yes, mind mapping can help a lot with all of those subjects, even maths (I have hundreds of mind maps on statistics that I created when I studied psychology).
All that being said, I wouldn’t use a mind map to do things such as solve mathematical equations. Lined paper will do the job for that!

Another strategy I always used once I had completed mind maps is flash cards. This helped me to practice getting the information out of my head quickly (after all, this is what you’ll need to do for your exams).

If you want to maximise your ability to effectively remember what you study, I strongly recommend you get rid of any distractions whilst you study. Lock yourself out of Facebook (use Self Control or Freedom apps). Multitasking just messes with your memory and will leave you feeling frustrated.

Hope this helps. Let me know how you go!

Jane

]]> By: Steve http://learningfundamentals.com.au/blog/how-to-mind-map/#comment-97082 Steve Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:56:56 +0000 http://learningfundamentals.com.au/blog/how-to-mind-map/#comment-97082 Hi, I'm 15 and in 3 months I have my O'Levels which are exams for all my subjects, I have 11 subjects. From Form 3 my marks have been decreasing and I haven't studied seriously since then, now I'm in Form 5 and these O'levels are what determine my future, but somehow I can't get my mind to work, I'm constantly wasting time; on Facebook, listening to music and staring at the wall. My question is, does this method of study work with 11 different subjects? Such as: Computer Studies, Geography, Physics, Maths etc. I'd appreciate it a lot if you'd help me here, Thanks :) Hi, I’m 15 and in 3 months I have my O’Levels which are exams for all my subjects, I have 11 subjects. From Form 3 my marks have been decreasing and I haven’t studied seriously since then, now I’m in Form 5 and these O’levels are what determine my future, but somehow I can’t get my mind to work, I’m constantly wasting time; on Facebook, listening to music and staring at the wall. My question is, does this method of study work with 11 different subjects? Such as: Computer Studies, Geography, Physics, Maths etc. I’d appreciate it a lot if you’d help me here, Thanks :)

]]> By: Creed2105 http://learningfundamentals.com.au/blog/how-to-mind-map/#comment-93289 Creed2105 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:44:28 +0000 http://learningfundamentals.com.au/blog/how-to-mind-map/#comment-93289 Dear Jane, I am totally impressed with your mind mapping skills!For your info, I am a final year law student, with the University of London International Programme. I am planning to use your mind mapping strategy in order to see the results for myself. I never really had an effective ways of studying before...What usually I do i memorise stuff and 'vommit' everything during the exams...maybe it is best described as the 'parroting skill'. thanks again for the wonderful idea!!I guess the time has come for all the law students to approach a different method of studying!!!!....You might be the one who would have started this 'revolution' of mind mapping for legal studies!! Thanks again and i will update you with my results soon... Take care Jane. Dear Jane,

I am totally impressed with your mind mapping skills!For your info, I am a final year law student, with the University of London International Programme. I am planning to use your mind mapping strategy in order to see the results for myself. I never really had an effective ways of studying before…What usually I do i memorise stuff and ‘vommit’ everything during the exams…maybe it is best described as the ‘parroting skill’.
thanks again for the wonderful idea!!I guess the time has come for all the law students to approach a different method of studying!!!!….You might be the one who would have started this ‘revolution’ of mind mapping for legal studies!!
Thanks again and i will update you with my results soon…
Take care Jane.

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