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The problems to determine correct graphic information loads of training maps for geography teaching
The problems to determine correct graphic information loads of training maps for geography teaching

Author(s): Linas Bevainis
Subject(s): Education
Published by: Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
Keywords: GIS in school geography; graphic information loads; school atlas maps.

Summary/Abstract: Thematic maps are created considering to special standards and recommendations for cartographic signs, graphic information loads and et cetera [10]. However, training maps in Lithuania are still produced without any clear standards or recommendations for the content. There are not enough researchers done on pupils’ perception of training maps such as an optimal quantity of graphic information in the maps for pupils for different grades. So, it is necessary to create the recommendations how to draw the geographic maps according to pupils’ perception in any grade.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 101
  • Page Range: 69-77
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English