Re: MATHEDCC Digest - 20 Nov 1996 to 21 Nov 1996
Vern Kays (vkays@RICHLAND.CC.IL.US)
Mon, 25 Nov 1996 14:36:06 -0600
I am using a set of texts for Basic Algebra and Intermediate Algebra that
use concept maps through out the course. To be successful, it must be
introduces early and used incrementally and often. I also use journal and
care a high expectation for student reflection and thinking about doing
mathematics. It does not work well if it is viewed as an additional
activity beyound the normal daily activities. I have had good success when
it is done on an almost daily or every other day activity. I also have
individual interviews with students and have them explain their maps and do
some self-evaluation. Unfortunately or fortunately depending on your view I
also know much more about what my students do not have conceptualized.
At 12:47 PM 11/25/96 -0500, Nancy Sattler wrote:
>I too am interested in concept maps. My children have had teachers that
>have used this idea is science classes but not in math classes. If you have
>any ideas to share please send them to be too.
>
>Thank you!
>Nancy J. Sattler
>Chair, Placement/Assessment of AMATYC
>Terra Community College
>2830 Napoleon Road
>Fremont, OH 43420
>nsattler@terra.cc.oh.us
>