PVHS Learning Strategies
Palo Verde High School Learning Strategies
Concept Mapping
Concept mapping is a visual or graphic representation of key concepts/main
ideas and supporting ideas/details in oral and written compositions, textbook
chapters, stories, class discussions, and lectures. Mapping is a technique to use
as an alternative to note taking and outlining.
To develop a map:
-Identify a central purpose (this may be the title of a book, chapter, or topic
of a lecture.)
-Determine major idea (chapter title or subheading.)
-Determine supporting ideas from each major idea.
(Santeusanio, 1983)
