Directed concept maps: Preconceived notions
Concept maps can be very directed, somewhat directed, or not directed at all (see the table for examples). Use directed concept maps when students need to understand a specific organization or relationships, and use an undirected concept map when you want students to develop their own mental
Very Directed | Somewhat Directed | Undirected |
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Graphic structure provided (students label items) or relationship lines provided (student label lines) | List of concepts and relationships provided, but no structure or lines | No structure or relationships provided—student constructs structure using their own concepts |
Assessment Tip
When grading concept maps, you can use a simplified rubric or a point system for each key element or relationship.
Applying Concept Maps to the Taxonomy Table
Because concept maps encourage complex, critical thinking and long-term memory of concepts, they can be applied throughout the taxonomy table. Directed concept maps (like the example above) assess lower levels of the
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