Concept maps are commonly used in mathematics teaching. Which of the given statements are true about concept maps? (a) It is a complex network depicting the relationship between all the subconcepts of the concept. (b) It is a linear arrangement of all the subconcepts of the concept. (c) They can be used as diagnostic tools to identify difficulties in learning that students are facing. (d) They help a teacher to gain new insights into the nature of mathematics. Choose the correct option

Concept maps are commonly used in mathematics teaching. Which of the given statements are true about concept maps? (a) It is a complex network depicting the relationship between all the subconcepts of the concept. (b) It is a linear arrangement of all the subconcepts of the concept. (c) They can be used as diagnostic tools to identify difficulties in learning that students are facing. (d) They help a teacher to gain new insights into the nature of mathematics. Choose the correct option Correct Answer (a), (c) and (d)

A concept map is a diagram that shows relationships among concepts. A concept includes many attributes and prepositions. Concept maps consist of labels (enclosed in circles or boxes) and relationships (a connecting line) linking two concepts and sub-concepts. Key Points
Features of concept maps :
  • A concept map can be used as an excellent planning device for planning instruction.
  • It helps in organizing and planning learning activities to enhance the learning experiences of the learners.
  • Mapping the concepts may increase your ability to provide meaningful learning experiences to learners by integrating concepts.
  • Concept maps can be used as diagnostic tools to identify difficulties in learning that students are facing.
  • It facilitates the identification of concepts and sub-concepts that you want to emphasize. A concept map facilitates the teacher to reconceptualize the course content.
  • It helps to understand the relationship between facts and concepts through cross-links, which leads a teacher to gain new insights into the nature of mathematics.

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​On the other hand the statement "It is a linear arrangement of all the sub-concepts of the concept". is wrong because the concept map is a complex network depicting the relationship between all the sub-concepts of the concept, not a linear arrangement.

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