Turn your class notes into mind map questions for students
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes, or a photo of a page, and get an editable mind map with branches you can explore, reorganize, and turn into questions.
How to write mind map questions students can work through
Good mind map questions for students start with the structure of a topic rather than a list of terms. A map of how cells produce energy, for example, shows which process feeds which, and that relationship is what a question should test.
- Use the main branches as the topics for your questions, and the sub-points as the details students should know.
- Ask how two branches relate, such as cause and effect or a process and its inputs.
- Mix question types, including short answer, true or false, and multiple choice, so students practice different skills.
- Keep each map focused on one topic so students can see the whole structure at once.
Built from your material
Start with your own lecture slides, textbook chapter, or handwritten notes. The generator reads PDFs, Word files, PowerPoint decks, and photos of pages.
Editable branches
Rename, move, or delete any branch so the map matches how your class covered the topic. Nothing is locked into the first draft.
Explorable structure
Expand and collapse branches to see how main ideas connect to supporting details. This makes it easier to spot the links that make good questions.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or image of a page. The text is recognized and prepared for mapping.
Review the mind map
Check the main branches and sub-points. Edit any labels that do not match your course terms.
Write questions from the links
Use the branches to ask how one idea depends on another. Save the map for review or share your questions with the class.
Questions work best when they ask students to explain a link between two branches. Asking why a sub-point belongs under a main branch, or what would change if one step failed, requires understanding instead of memorized recall.
Start with a map of four to seven main branches, then write two or three questions for each one. Revisit the map after each lesson so the questions track what the class has actually covered.
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Frequently asked questions
How many branches should a mind map for students have?
Most useful maps have four to seven main branches, each with two to four sub-points. If a map needs more than that, it usually covers two topics and should be split.
How do I write good questions from a mind map?
Ask students to explain how one branch connects to another, such as why a process depends on an earlier step. Questions that require explaining a relationship test understanding better than questions that only ask for a single term.
Can I edit the mind map after it is generated?
Yes, the mind map is editable, so you can rename, move, or delete branches to match your lesson. You can also add sub-points that the generator missed.
Is there a free plan?
The free plan includes three generations per month and studying in the browser. Exports such as PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV are included with the Plus plan.
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