1. An Evaluation Tool
1.1. Development
1.1.1. Student
1.1.1.1. Develops concept map in teams
1.1.1.2. Presents map to class
1.1.1.3. Submits to teacher for evaluation and feedback
1.1.2. Teacher
1.1.2.1. Explains purpose and creation of concept map
1.1.2.2. Asks questions so that students formulate concepts of subject matter
1.2. Results
1.2.1. Student
1.2.1.1. Became a self-assessment tool
1.2.1.2. Improved communication in class
1.2.2. Teacher
1.2.2.1. Provided starting point for discussion
1.2.2.2. Improved student communication in class
2. A Knowledge Organizing Tool
2.1. Development
2.1.1. Student
2.1.1.1. Fills in map template as teacher discusses subject
2.1.2. Teacher
2.1.2.1. Teacher provides completed concept map of entire class subject first day of class - overview
2.1.2.2. Teacher provides map template for each class outlining the day's lesson
2.2. Results
2.2.1. Student
2.2.1.1. Students pay more attention in class
2.2.1.2. Follow-up with classes easier
2.2.1.3. Able to detect their weak points of previous knowledge
2.2.2. Teacher
2.2.2.1. Keeps students' attention
2.2.2.2. Performs the majority of the work
3. A Meaningful Learning Tool
3.1. Development
3.1.1. Student
3.1.1.1. Individual
3.1.1.1.1. Create concept map for each lesson (10)
3.1.1.2. Teams
3.1.1.2.1. Create concept map for each lesson (12)
3.1.2. Teacher
3.1.2.1. Teacher explains how to create a concept map
3.1.2.2. Teacher provides concept maps for first 2 lessons
3.2. Results
3.2.1. Student
3.2.1.1. Better understand the subject
3.2.1.2. Able to follow the subject matter continuously
3.2.1.3. Able to master concepts
3.2.1.4. Learning increases - not just memorization
3.2.1.5. Able to synthesize information
3.2.1.6. Grades improved
3.2.1.7. Learn how to work autonomously and with team
3.2.2. Teacher
3.2.2.1. Able to evaluate each concept map to determine weaknesses and misconceptions
3.2.2.2. Students' grades improved due to better understanding of subject
3.2.2.3. Improved class discussions