Circle Map
Curriculum links - This map can be used in any subject area to define and identify information about an idea
Some examples are... English - During the planning stage of writing to tease out what the children know Social Science - Used as an assessment tool to show children's learning |
What is it?
This is called a Circle Map and it is used to define an idea in context. What is its purpose? This map is used to help define, list, brainstorm, and identify ideas to show the users understanding of a topic. How is it used?
Why use it? The Circle Map is an excellent tool to display ideas about a topic/idea, as it draws largely upon the learner's prior knowledge. It requires the learner to define, list, brainstorm, and/or generate ideas through organizing known information. |