Vern Kays wrote:
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> 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.
>