

In other words, the medical students could more easily recall information after using the mind mapping method.

Those who read the text had a mean knowledge score that was less than those who used the mind map. In one study, mind mapping was put to the test by examining what would happen if medical students studied a passage using the mind mapping technique versus simply reading the text.

There have been numerous studies completed on the effectiveness of mind mapping. SEE: Software procurement policy (TechRepublic Premium) Mind mapping supports our brains in building these connections, making it an effective tool for studying, brainstorming, planning and more. These connections enable us to understand information, from simple to complex. According to Harvard University, “brain architecture is comprised of billions of connections between individual neurons across different areas of the brain.” And as we learn and take in new information, new connections are made between these neurons. Mapping concepts by creating connections is exactly how our brains work.
