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This research aims to explore how mind maps can illustrate what students know about plants and their ecological roles.

March 18, 2026Open Access

Mind Maps Reveal Student Thinking

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This research aims to explore how mind maps can illustrate what students know about plants and their ecological roles.
Developed mind maps to assess student comprehension
Analyzed student-generated mind maps
Focused on understanding of plant importance in ecology
Mind maps effectively showcased student knowledge gaps
Students demonstrated increased awareness of ecological relationships through mind mapping
Findings suggest that mind maps can be an integral tool in educational settings.

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Understanding what students truly know can be challenging. This study explored how mind maps can reveal students’ understanding of plants and their ecological importance.

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www.synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba42ae4e9516ffd37a31ae — DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19046266

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