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The importance of teaching children to read maps

Daniel C Edelson.

  • Maps frequently used to convey important information and relationships

  • 2010 National Assessment of Educational Progress in Geography

    • 58% of 4th grade teachers reported tha tthey use maps or globes in their instruction at least once a week

    • Only 21% of 4th graders in the US were performing at grade level in an assessment that included basic map skills, among other geography content and skills. < 10% for students identified as African-American or Hispanic.

  • National Geographic's Network of Alliances for Geographic Education launched an initiative to improve the teaching of map skills in early grades. Led by Brenda Barr and Kim Hulse of NG.

    • Started with review of research on children's spatial reasoning and map interpretation skills (commissioned by NGEF). By Drs Audrey and Lindsey Mohan.

      • Gr 2-4: can transition from iconic/representative symbols to abstract symbols

      • Gr 2-4 still can make errors in symbol interpretation. Therefore, recommend limited amount of information in maps to allow focus

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