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Area: All content areas
Thinking Strategy: “Concept Maps”
Objective:
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Generate ideas
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Facilitate the design of a complex structure
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Communicate complex ideas
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Generate learning connecting new and old knowledge
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Evaluate comprehension
Frame of reference: Can be used with ANY concept map. Is a “metacognition frame” and ask
learners to think about their thinking.
The basic question learners should ask themselves when using the frame is: How do I know what I
know? What is influencing the information in your map? Why is this information important?
Tips: Use color code to make visual connections
Example of frame of reference:
…to undestand the components of a
Biology class
www.plantanatomy.com
Flower to see the scientific process
Petals
Root
Stem
Part of
hair
Blade
Flower
Root
cap
Roots
Leaves
…So when we watch them grow, we can
indentify the parts
Veins