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Context maps are one tool that can be used to help assess student knowledge before,
during, or after an engineering intervention. They provide for free expression of student
ideas, allowing educators to gain a deep understanding of what students find meaningful.
Context maps are different from the traditional paper and pencil exams, which rarely
allow for student creativity and flow of ideas and concepts. Using the Contexts of Meaning
coding system in conjunction with a context map assessment can provide useful
information to educators about what and how students are learning, thus allowing
educators to modify their curriculum to best meet the needs of their students.
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Proceedings of Research in Engineering Education Symposium 2011
Madrid, 4 th - 7 th October 2011