ASSESSMENT WITH CONCEPT MAPS
Assessment is one of the most important parts of educational process that directs teaching, learning as well as
curriculum development. Alternative assessment techniques are very important because of their focus on
conceptual and meaningful understanding and process of learning not the product. Concept map as an alternative
assessment technique might also enable to externalize students’ conceptual understanding and possible
misconceptions. Concept maps might give the teacher a clear picture of students’ understanding by forcing
students to connect and relate ideas within the subject at hand. The aim of this approach is not to pick up a
certain concept of the students but to reveal their relational understanding.