mapping a hierarchical depiction of information you need to organize and remember

Mapping

A hierarchical depiction of

information you need to organize and remember.

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Basic Kinds of Maps

SPIDER CONCEPT MAPThe"spider" concept map is organized by placing the central theme or unifying factor in the center of the map. Outwardly radiating sub-themes surround the center of the map.


Basic Kinds of MapsHIERARCHY CONCEPT MAP

The hierarchy concept map presents information in a descending order of importance. The most important information is placed on the top. Distinguishing factors determine the placement of the information.


Basic Kinds of Maps

FLOWCHART CONCEPT MAP

The flowchart concept map organizes information in a linear format.


Basic Kinds of Maps

SYSTEMS CONCEPT MAPThe systems concept map organizes information in a format which is similar to a flowchart with the addition of 'INPUTS' and 'OUTPUTS'.


You are limited only by your imagination.

Examples of student maps on the same topic:

4 Kinds of Arts

(See page 140-141 for text.)


Art puts different demand on artists

create life on stage

DRAMA

endurance strength

BALLET

natural gifts years of training

OPERA

manual labor 3 D composing

SCULPTURE

ART


Other examples are at the beginning of each chapter of your text.

CHAPTER 8Test-Taking Strategies

Strategies forStrategies for

True/False

Multiple Choice

Fill in the Blank

Matching

Budgeting Your

Objective Tests

Planning YourAnswer

Distraction Words

Predicting Test

Preparing for Finals

Test-Taking Time

Questions

Writing WinningEssay Answers

Essay Tests


Making an Effort to

CHAPTER 4Memory Principles

StrengtheningControlling theAmount and Form

Recitation

Visualization

Association

of Information

Selectivity

MeaningfulOrganization

Remember

Interest

Intent toRemember

Basic Background

Memory

Allowing Time for

Consolidation

Distributed

Information toSoak In

Practice


Examining Areas of Your Life

CHAPTER 3 Setting Goals

Principles for Setting GoalsThemes of Goals

Locus of ControlSetting Goals for Difficult Classes

Reasons Students Fail College

The Necessity of Critical Thinking in College

Knowledge

CHAPTER 2 Critical Thinking

Fact or Opinion

Bloom’s Taxonomy

ComprehensionApplicationAnalysisSynthesisEvaluation

Determine ProblemThe Process of Decision Making

Gather InformationDetermine OptionsWeigh Evidence

Choose Among OptionsTake Action

Review Decision


Draw a map of your to do list for today.

Draw a map of your goals for this semester.

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