concept map
Visual knowledge organizer
A concept map is a diagram showing relationships between ideas, with labeled nodes connected by lines or arrows.
Unlike simple lists or outlines, concept maps emphasize how concepts link to one another: The student's concept map showed how photosynthesis connects to the carbon cycle.
Widely used in education and brainstorming to visualize knowledge structures.
Diagram showing workflow steps
- diagramSimplified explanatory sketch
- schematicSimplified technical diagram
- nodesPoints of connection
- branchesLimbs of trees
connections · links · arrows · bubbles · layout · sketch · draft · outline
Ranked authority structure
- taxonomyScience of categorical arrangement
- classificationSystematic grouping by traits
- categorizationArranging into groups
- structureArrangement of interconnected parts
relationships · ordering · arrangement · systematization · typology · grouping · nesting · levels
Understood facts and skills
- comprehensionMental understanding of meaning
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- schemaOrganized representational structure
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
pedagogy · curriculum · instructional · educational · constructivism · metacognition · retention · assimilation
Visual arrangement of information
- visual representationPictorial display of information
- infographicVisual data presentation
- illustrationPicture explaining something
- overviewBroad general summary
big picture · clarity · visual aid · summary · presentation · communication · digital tools · export
Forming mental concepts
- creativityCapacity for original thought
- idea generationCreating new concepts
- free associationUnfiltered verbal thought flow
- divergent thinkingProducing varied ideas freely
clustering · collaboration · whiteboard · session · inspiration · exploration · problem-solving · themes
flowchart
Diagram showing workflow steps
branches · connections · links · arrows · bubbles · layout · sketch · draft · outline · structure
hierarchy
Ranked authority structure
- taxonomyScience of categorical arrangement
- classificationSystematic grouping by traits
- categorizationArranging into groups
structure · relationships · ordering · arrangement · systematization · typology · grouping · nesting · levels · domains
knowledge
Understood facts and skills
- comprehensionMental understanding of meaning
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- schemaOrganized representational structure
synthesis · pedagogy · curriculum · instructional · educational · constructivism · metacognition · retention · assimilation · prior knowledge
graphic organizer
Visual arrangement of information
- visual representationPictorial display of information
- infographicVisual data presentation
- illustrationPicture explaining something
overview · big picture · clarity · visual aid · summary · presentation · communication · digital tools · export
ideation
Forming mental concepts
- creativityCapacity for original thought
- idea generationCreating new concepts
- free associationUnfiltered verbal thought flow
divergent thinking · clustering · collaboration · whiteboard · session · inspiration · exploration · problem-solving · themes · grouping
- diagramsflowchart, labeled diagram, Venn diagram, cross section, cross-section
- Learning Toolsdictionary, thesaurus, flashcards, flash cards, word list
- Learning Visualsdiagram, chart, graph, infographic, illustration
- study aidstutor, note cards, CliffsNotes, crib sheet, study guides
- studyingstudying, study notes, learning, study plan, study session
- visual aidspicture, pictures, photo, photos, image
concept mapbullet points
Marked summary elements
numbered list · outline · timeline · stream of consciousness · index
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