Saturday, February 9, 2013

Concept Attainment Study Guide


Explain what a "concept" is, and how understanding the concept of concepts makes learning easier. (In other words, define the relationship between facts and concepts).
  • Concepts are ideas that are formed through categorizing data from several observations
  • Facts are bits of information from an observation and have no value without other facts.

Explain the difference between knowing a concept's definition and a concept's meaning.
  • Applying what the definition means by knowing examples to real life.

 Distinguish between concrete and abstract concepts in your content area.
  • Concrete – specific concept (right triangle)
  • Abstract – broad concept (freedom)


Summarize the model.
  • The concept attainment model uses inductive reasoning by observing than hypothesizing and developing a theory. The goal is to define a concept by finding out what all the examples and non-examples do/don’t have in common.

Identify ways that you can differentiate and assess this model. (This model actually works great as a pre-assessment).
  • Teachers can scaffold by linking previous concept attainment model to today’s lesson
  • For readiness the activity can focus and help students who have learned the concept but need reinforcement. 

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