Navea MA, Varela MI

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ABSTRACT

Introduction: One of the tools that increases both interest and value of the task is the use of conceptual maps, which uses the visual representation of concepts related to each other through interconnectors. Objective: To compare whether the use of these conceptual maps improves the academic performance and if there are differences in the performance in relation to the assigned academic shift. Methods: 200 students for the Nursing Degree (University Center of San Rafael Nebrija, Madrid, Spain) were randomly chosen. Results: The analyses carried out indicate that the means in terms of academic performance are higher in the group of students who used conceptual maps, finding significant differences in relationship to those who did not use them (t= -2.43; gl: 198; p> .05). On the other hand, the influence of the assigned shift on academic performance was rejected. Conclusions: The use of conceptual maps produces a positive effect on the academic performance, which raises the need for a theoretical-practical teaching centered on this method of learning.