| Concept maps graphically illustrate relationships between ideas. In a
concept map, two or more concepts are linked by words that describe
their relationship. For example, "free fall is due to gravity"
could be described with a concept map containing two ideas, free fall
and gravity (which both appear in symbols), and three linking words,
"is due to."
Concept maps organize, enhance and encourage understanding. They help
students learn new information having them integrate each new idea into
their existing body of knowledge.
Concept maps are ideal for measuring the growth of student learning.
As students create concept maps, they reiterate ideas using their own
words. Misdirected links or wrong connections alert educators to what
students do not understand.
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Do you want to give it a try? Click here to learn how to create a concept map.
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