A graphic organizer, also known as a knowledge map, concept map, story map, cognitive organizer or concept diagram, is a pedagogical tool that uses visual symbols to express knowledge and concepts and the relationships between them. Its main purpose is to provide a visual aid that facilitates learning and instruction, most often by organizing information so that its structure is immediately visible rather than left implicit in prose.
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Core ClaimA graphic organizer, also known as a knowledge map, concept map, story map, cognitive organizer, advance organizer, or concept diagram, is a pedagogical tool that uses visual symbols to express knowledge and concepts through relationships between them. 1 Connections
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A graphic organizer, also known as a knowledge map, concept map, story map, cognitive organizer, advance organizer, or concept diagram, is a pedagogical tool that uses visual symbols to express knowledge and concepts through relationships between them.
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Using graphic organizers or visual aids helps students organize information, making complex content more manageable.
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