What is a Subject Map?
A Subject Map is the structure of your subject: topics, concepts, definitions and how they connect, organised from your own notes, textbook or slides. The map organises the material. When you start a study session, you choose its duration: between 5 and 25 minutes.
For example, a unit on energy might include forms of energy, energy transformations and conservation of energy. The structure comes from the material you upload, whatever your subject or level of study.
What is a mind map?
A mind map is a free-form visual diagram for brainstorming. MicroGrind's Subject Map is a structured representation of your subject — topics, concepts, definitions and relations — built from your document. It isn't something to stare at; it's how the app knows what there is to learn and plans your sessions.
Side by side
| Aspect | Mind map | Subject Map (MicroGrind) |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Free ideas | Your document (notes, textbook, slides) |
| Shape | Visual diagram | Structure: topics → concepts → definitions → relations |
| Purpose | Brainstorming, visual summary | Building and ordering 5–25 min study sessions |
Why structure beats a diagram for studying
The Subject Map organises your material into topics and concepts for study. When you start a study session, you choose a duration between 5 and 25 minutes.
Is it the same as a syllabus map or a course map?
Close: a syllabus lists topics. A Subject Map goes down to concepts, definitions and relations, built from your material.
To study straight from a file, see study from your PDFs and notes.
Common questions
Is it a mind map?
No. A mind map is a free-form visual diagram. A Subject Map organises your subject into topics, concepts, definitions and how they connect, using your own material. MicroGrind uses that structure to prepare short study sessions.
What can I upload?
PDFs, Word files, text and photos of your notes. The Subject Map is built from the file you upload.
Does it work on the web and on my phone?
Yes. Open it on the web, or install it on your phone.