Concept Maps- An Effective Revision Tool to Get Rocket Fire Marks in Exams

Students aspiring for various exams such as CBSE Boards, NEET, JEE (Mains & Advanced), and CUET for session 2023 have already kickstarted their preparations. The ones who are determined to score the best, have already started to look after every technique that they can apply to achieve their goals. In the perseverance of these goals, the most effective tool is the “Concept Maps”. A simple way to store, organize, prioritize, learn, and memorize concepts.

Concept Maps are the revision tools based on Ausubel’s Assimilation Theory and Novak’s Theory of Learning. These maps seamlessly blend logic and creative thoughts to help the students think and relate concepts proficiently. Through concept maps, one does not only memorize and interrelate concepts well but also gains the tendency to retain the concepts for longer.

So today, through this blog we will share a few ways to create effective Concept Maps to learn and revise faster. But before we move further, here’s a fact:

Concept Maps can serve different purposes than just retaining concepts.

Concept Maps can be used in-

• Learning languages
• Learning grammar
• Preparing for examinations
• Preparing a structure for writing essays
• Preparing presentations
• Brainstorming ideas
• Solving problems
• Thinking creatively and critically about topics
• Memorizing subject notes, books, and materials
• For general study and revision of information

Concept Maps expand the ability of a student to think logically by removing information overload from the mind in any given situation. A complete subject can be drawn in a single picture with the help of Concept Maps! Now Let’s learn how to create an effective Concept Map…

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How to Create Concept Maps?

Creating Concept Maps is a simple 6-step process. Just follow the information sequence as per your preference and create an effective Concept Maps

1. Take out a large sheet of paper and write down the central topic of a chapter (the main heading) that you are going to map. Encircle that topic with a specified color to represent it better.
2. Draw branches radiating outwards from the central topic. Using a different color for each branch is helpful.
3. Write keywords (headings) along with these branches that represent the central heading and subheadings and the topic you are mapping.
4. Draw additional sub-branches that extend from your main branches. The words on these branches are the points to learn or subdivisions of subheadings you wrote on your main branches.
5. Keep expanding the Concept Maps outwards with additional sub-sub-topics/keywords and branches.
6. Create a complete connectivity chart to learn the relation between the topics and sub-topics. You can also write some important points about each topic to learn better.

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Always keep in mind these rules while creating Concept Maps.

1. Use keywords or short phrases on lines. The phrase must cover the core of the concepts.
2. Use proper spacing between topics to avoid any confusion.
3. Use stimulating images and colors throughout the map to divide and recognize faster.
4. Draw attention to specific branches by creating boundaries and borders.
5. Use UPPER and lower case to emphasize the importance of each word.
6. Create a memorable central image and complementary visuals that come off the main branches.
7. Draw different shapes to represent ideas and segments of the map.
8. To improve memory and retain concepts, use images of varied colors, emphasis, and sizes.

Take the assistance of Concept Maps by experts!

When created by oneself, Concept Maps can be very effective and play a crucial role in enhancing analytical abilities. However, for the students who are not efficient at creating neat and orderly notes, MTG provides eloquent Concept Maps with each chapter in their bestselling books.

Some of the best Books for Various exams that comprise Concept Maps are-

• Foundation Courses, 100 Percent Series, CBSE Champion Series– For CBSE Board Exams.
• NEET Guide, and NCERT at your Fingertips– For NEET.
• JEE Main Guide, and NCERT at your Fingertips– For JEE.

So, for the ones who are keen to grasp all the crux of concepts while learning MTG Books are the one-stop solution!

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