Left and Right brains ...

Left Brain Functions Right Brain Functions linear reasoning approach holistic reasoning approach analytical conceptual verbal/words nonverbal/illustrations articulate has difficulty explaining ideas verbally logical intuitive responds to word meaning responds to emotions/tone of voice reality creative and imaginative likes to make plans impulsive and spontaneous controls right side of body controls left side of body sequential processing random processing, looks for patterns pays attention to details lacks organization prefers symbols prefers concrete real objects likes writing likes drawing math and logic art math: arithmetic, algebra math: geometry narrow minded, selective flexible, variable Left and right brain strategies for learning  There are various study techniques and strategies that you can apply depending on your dominant side. The right brain is considered holistic while the left brain analytical and linear. Left brained individuals prefer to learn with specific details while right brained individuals prefer to be presented with the big picture and then discover the details. Right brained individuals would benefit from reading an outline of the material that they are about to learn. It would be helpful for them to make a quick review before the lecture, for example by reading the introduction of  the book and the chapters to be covered. Right brained individuals are more intuitive while left brained individuals are more logical. Right brained individuals are more skilled at sensing when an answer is right even when they cannot prove why it is correct. They can make sense of information that is not immediately apparent and therefore are better at instinctively arriving at correct answers. Left brained individuals should trust their intuition more when they are not sure about an answer, for example in a multiple choice question they should go with their first choice. The left side of the brain is better at memorizing words and formulas. Right brained individuals prefer concrete and real objects that they can touch and see. They are more visual and may benefit from visualization and mnemonic techniques that would help them remember words and numbers. Left brained individuals like to complete tasks in a specific order while right brained individuals are more random and lack organization. Right brained individuals would benefit from keeping a schedule and focusing on time management. They should concentrate on pressing issues and delay tasks that can be completed later.