Using Concepts Maps in a Foundation Mathematics Course: What Have we Learnt?

This paper reports on the findings from use of concept maps in a mathematics foundation course at university Kuwait. The study sample consisted 130 freshmen students course. Through case-study design, and assessment tests were utilized to assess monitor students’ mathematical understanding achievement various points showed that can be effective as tool assess, monitor, improve understanding, particularly their conceptual when they are used systematically is followed-up by discussions encourage reflect talk about links have made. improved was found contribute enhancement achievement. details lessons makes recommendations for practice future research.