Frameworks are visual and pithy ways to visualize information. They make it easier for students to recall information. Here’s a sample collection of framework types organized by format.
Acronyms
Examples | Description |
S.M.A.R.T
| Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time bound: 5 traits of a well-designed goal |
S.U.C.C.E.S. | Simple, Unexpected, Concrete, Credible Emotional, Stories: from Made to Stick, to remember traits of good storytelling |
B.E.D.M.A.S | Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement: a negotiator’s position if they reach impasse |
P.E.M.D.A.S | Parentheses, Exponents, Multiply, Divide, Add, Subtract: order of operations in mathematics |
Graphs
Examples | Description |
| Distribution curve: Outlines the expected distribution of statistics. |
J-Curve: Demonstrates a loss in value in the short-term and growth in the long term.
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Hockey stick: Often used to show exponential growth after a long period of slow/no growth.
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Shapes
Examples | Description |
Concentric circles: A core idea or focus, within a greater context.
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Hub and Spoke: When a central idea has contributing ideas or factors that aren’t dependent on one another. | |
Pyramid: Knowledge or ability that can be built upon. | |
Venn diagram: Demonstrates how different concepts are similar and dissimilar
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Hierarchy: Demonstrates structure and dependency between factors.
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Steps: Shows a linear sequence
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| Flywheel: Shows how actions/outcomes fuel further action
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Canvas: Visualizes complexity in a concise, single view
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Matrix: A grid that demonstrates 2 intersecting spectrums, usually a 2x2 or 3x3
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Triangle: Demonstrates the relationship between 3 traits |
Additional resources
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