ACTIVITY: Here is the quick and simple test (simple test for dominant learning style) to find
out which quadrant your dominant traits found. Choose 10 of the descriptions found on the
table below. The highest number of descriptions found in a quadrant is your dominant
thinking and learning style. If the numbers are almost evenly distributed, it means that your
dominant style resides in all four quadrants, and therefore you are using all four quadrants
of your brain to become a whole brain thinker and learner.
QUADRANT A LEARNER QUADRANT D LEARNER
Analyze data Vivid imagination
Down to earth Explores
Critical Curious
Logical thinker Experiments
Understands money Flexible
Works with numbers Conceptualizes
Uses visual to learn
Risk-taker
QUADRANT B LEARNER QUADRANT D LEARNER
Get things down Tactile
Submits on time Sensitive
Creates procedures Emotional
Plan and organizes Sociable
Neat and organized Expressive
Reliable in getting things Shares knowledge
Done Uses physical movement
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After taking the Simple test for dominant learning styles to determine your dominant brain
quadrants, ask five of your friends and discuss what your dominant quadrants are. Ask them
if they agree with your observation about your dominant side brain.
Name of friends Agree not agree
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READ: MIND MAPPING
Mind Mapping – is a diagram used to represent ideas or information branching from a
central key word or idea and used as an aid in study, organization, problem solving decision-
making and writing.
Tony Buzan – a British psychology author and consultant who developed the technique in
creating such map, popularized the use of the phrase “mind map”
Mind maps are useful visual tools that help in linking together concepts and
information in such a way that the interconnection and interrelation of these are clearly laid
out and easily accessible to help in problem solving and for reference and review.
Five essential characteristics of mind mapping:
1.) The center image represents the main idea, subject or focus
2.) The main branches radiate from the central image
3.) The branches comprise a key image or word drawn or printed on its line
4.) Twigs represent the lesser topics
5.) The branches from a connected nodal structure
Activity: Watch video: [Link]
(How to make a Mind map by Adam Kho)
Following steps in creating basic mind map:
1.) Write the tittle of the subject you are exploring in the center of the page and draw a
circle around it. The example shows how someone is brainstorming the actions needed to
deliver a successful presentation.
2.) Draw lines out of the center circle to label major subject matters about making
presentations, like: Audience, Topic, Visual Aids, Location, and Delivery.
3.) Draw additional lines that will connect to the lines for major topics. For example, under
Audience, you would like to describe and list some background information about them
such as their demographics, expectations, knowledge levels, concerns, and benefits
required.
4.) Then, for individuals’ facts or ideas, draw lines out from the appropriate heading line and
label them.
5.) As you come across new information, link it into the mind map appropriately.
A complete mind map may have main topic lines radiating in all directions from the
center. Sub-topics and facts will branch off these, like branches and twigs from the trunk of
a tree. You do not need to worry about the structure you produce, as this will evolve of its
own accord.
Using Mind Maps Effectively:
Once you understand how to take notes in mind map format, you can now develop
your own rules. The following suggestions can help you draw impactful mind maps:
Use single words or simple phrases – many words in normal writing are padding, as
they ensure that facts are conveyed in the correct context and in a format that is
pleasant to read.
Print words – joined up or indistinct writing is more difficult to read
Use color to separate different ideas – this will help you to separate ideas where
necessary. It also helps you to visualize the mind map for recall.
Use cross-linkages – information in one part of a mind map may relate to another
part. Here, you can draw lines to show the cross-linkages. This help you see how one
part of the subject affects another.
Here is an example of a mind map that used the drawings and activities that reflect the
dominant right brain:
Activity: Answer the following questions on the space provided.
1.) Tell me something about this mind map sample.
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2.) Create your own mind map using your favorite weekend activities as the main topic. (Use
this paper).
3.) Which brain side do you think is more dominant among these popular Filipinos and why
do you think so?
Dr. Jose Rizal Andres Bonifacio Pres. Corazon “Cory” Aquino Lea Salonga
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REFLECTION:
1.) Base on yourself, using the topic “HOW TO IMPROVE LEARNING” draw two mind maps.
The first one will show the dominant right side of the brain and the other map will illustrate
the left side of the brain.
REFERENCE:
Ricardo Rubio Santos First Edition Personal Development (Rex book)
Curriculum teacher’s guide
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Prepared by:
Karen Grace N. Salatan (Teacher)
Global Technical School of Zamboanga
