Instantaneous assessment of learners' comprehension for lecture by using kit-build concept map system

Abstract

This paper described a practical use of kit-build concept map (KBCM) in science learning class in an elementary school in order to evaluate learners' understanding ongoing the teaching. The responsible teacher of the class reported that the information provided from KBCM is useful to decide complementary teaching ongoing class and improve lesson plan of the next class. We have confirmed that the map scores in KBCM have significant correlation with the scores of standard test of science learning. This case study suggests that KBCM is promising tool to estimate learners' understanding in classroom. © 2013 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.