Have students list concepts on index cards, collect, and trade cards. Each group builds a map with the mix of cards they've received. Have students transform a section of the text into a concept map. Give the students a list of terms and have them construct a concept map. Give the students a list of terms and have them construct a concept map as an exam question.
Maps are often more revealing and less time-consuming than essays.
It is very difficult for students to bluff their way through a concept map. Promotes better retention and understanding of subject matter. Concept details are easily reconstructed from a map, which reduces the burden on memory and thus reduces memorization errors. Issues Relating to Concept Maps Use Maps Progressively . Begin familiarizing students with this technique by showing them a completed map and then progressively increase their involvement.