Multiple Representations: Graphic Organizer
Overview
Visualizing how ideas fit together helps students construct meaning and strengthens recall. Graphic organizers outsource the memory demands of a task by mimicking the brain's mental schema, supporting students' cognitive development and, in turn, their problem-solving and Reasoning skills.
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