Concept map

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Concept map

Assessment description

Concept map is a visual organization and representation of how different concepts or ideas are intertwined and connected. It is a visual teaching tool to organize and structure knowledge to deepen understanding and comprehension. Concept maps can also be used to assess students’ knowledge and comprehension of abstract and complex concepts.

Taxonomy and type

Blooms’ cognitive levels:  Apply, Understand 

Assessment type:  Formative, Summative 

Source of assessment

University of Waterloo: Centre for Teaching Excellence

Rubric example
https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/catalogs/tip-sheets/rubric-assessing-concept-maps

University of Waterloo: Centre for Teaching Excellence

https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/catalogs/tip-sheets/concept-mapping-tools

York University: Teaching Commons

Page 14 of PDF
https://www.yorku.ca/bold/wp-content/uploads/sites/393/2020/11/Guide_Alternative_Assessments.pdf

University of Calgary: Taylor Institute

https://taylorinstitute.ucalgary.ca/resources/alternative-online-assessments

Western University: Centre for Teaching and Learning

https://teaching.uwo.ca/elearning/studentassessment-elearning/alt-assessment-ideas.html#concept-maps

UBC Alternative Assessments

https://canvas.ubc.ca/courses/31310/assignments/829861

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