Developing Conceptual Understanding Statements

Diane Smith

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The MYP as a curriculum framework emphasises the use of concepts to help learners understand the purpose of what they’re learning. Conceptual understanding allows students to inquire into subject-specific content in greater depth, and situate it within real-life contexts.

This video will give you focused insights into the what & how of conceptual understanding and what it looks like in an MYP classroom. Learn how to design a strong conceptual understanding statement with an example in under three minutes!

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Some other examples of conceptual understanding statements (including the highlighted  key concepts and related concepts) are:

Related resources

• MYP Key concepts posters
• Pick-a-pic key concepts game
• MYP Interdisciplinary Units: Exploring the New Guide and SOIs