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Using Concept Maps and Interpretive Essays for Assessment in Mathematics
Author(s) -
Bolte Linda A.
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
school science and mathematics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.135
H-Index - 2
eISSN - 1949-8594
pISSN - 0036-6803
DOI - 10.1111/j.1949-8594.1999.tb17442.x
Subject(s) - social connectedness , concept map , mathematics education , perception , conjunction (astronomy) , concept learning , computer science , psychology , social psychology , physics , astronomy , neuroscience
This study explored the use of student‐constructed concept maps in conjunction with written interpretive essays as an additional method of assessment in three undergraduate mathematics courses. The primary objectives of this study were to evaluate the benefits of using concept maps and written essays to assess the “connectedness” of students' knowledge; to measure the correlation between students' scores on the concept maps and written essays, course exams, and final grade; and to document students' perception of the effect of this approach on their mathematical knowledge. Results indicated that concept maps, when combined with written essays, are viable tools for assessing students' organization of mathematical knowledge. In addition, students perceive this approach as enhancing their mathematical knowledge.