Conceptual / Procedural Knowledge

Conceptual Knowledge

· Knowledge rich in relationships and understanding

· It is a connected web of knowledge, a network in which the linking relationships are as prominent as the discrete bits of information.

· Examples concepts – square, square root, function, area, division, linear equation, derivative, polyhedron

· By definition, conceptual knowledge cannot be learned by rote. It must be learned by thoughtful, reflective learning.

· Is it possible to have conceptual knowledge/understanding about something without procedural knowledge?

Procedural Knowledge

· Knowledge of formal language or symbolic representations

· Knowledge of rules, algorithms, and procedures

· Can procedures be learned by rote?

· Is it possible to have procedural knowledge about conceptual knowledge?