Concept Mapping in Mathematics

How can the process of concept mapping be used to improve planning, teaching, learning and assessment of learning in Mathematics?

1. Starting point is the syllabus
- critical ability to analyse syllabus topics  and problems
- know how the syllabus is organised
- make connextions across levels and topics

2. Develop a deep conceptual understanding in problem-solving
- wide variety of factors that contribute to the understanding and subsequent answer
- communicate effectively
- develop deep foundation of factual knowledge
- understand facts and ideas in the context of a conceptual framework
- organise knowledge in ways to facilitate retrieval and application
- lead to justifications for strategies and procedures used in problem-solving
- developmentally sequence learning activities to ensure future students' conceptual understanding of sub-topics

3. Meaningful learning requires the learner to actively interact with the learning materials and seek to integrate new knowledge frameworks
- moving away from rote-learning but towards problem-solving
- teachers play a key role in facilitating the learning