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Conceptual understanding

The IB document What is conceptual understanding? found within the IB Exchange microlearning module Developing Conceptual Understanding with Learning Outcomes and Pedagogical Strategies gives the following definition of conceptual understanding: "In the IB, conceptual understanding is defined as understanding that connects factual, procedural and metacognitive knowledge. It results from a process in which one...

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