Graphic organizer


A graphic organizer, also known as a knowledge map, concept map, story map, cognitive organizer, advance organizer, or concept diagram is a pedagogical tool that uses visual symbols to express knowledge and concepts through relationships between them.
The main purpose of a graphic organizer is to provide a visual aid to facilitate learning and instruction.

Types of organizers

Graphic organizers take many forms:
A review study concluded that using graphic organizers improves student performance in the following areas:
; Retention
; Reading comprehension
; Student achievement
; Thinking and learning skills; critical thinking