Graphs and charts can help you remember information. They help you organize a lot of information into smaller pieces that are connected together so you can “see” how things are organized. Grouping information and linking it to things you already know improves your memory.
Types of Graphic Memory Strategies:
Venn Diagram
Venn diagrams are used to help you see the similarities and differences between two things. To begin, draw 2 circles that overlap. In circle A, write down information that is ONLY about item A. In circle B, write down information that is ONLY about item B. In the overlapping area, part C, write down information that is the same for items A and B.
If you know you are going to be asked to describe how Superman and Spiderman are similar and different for a test-you can use a Venn diagram. A Venn diagram lets you list things about each hero that they have in common where the 2 circles overlap and list ways they are different on the outside.
Network Trees
Network trees are ways of organizing information. They can help you remember details about a specific topic or they can help you organize information into different subcategories so you can see where each piece of data belongs (see the Superhero network tree below).
Event Chains
Event chains can help you remember the order in which things occurred. They are helpful for writing down cause and effect or a certain chain of events so you are able to actually see the order of events and how one event leads to another.
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