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Assessment for Learning Mind Map

See the main ideas behind assessment for learning, from success criteria to peer and self-assessment. Turn your own notes or PDF into a map with AI.

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What you get
Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
Exports
Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
Price
Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
Sign-up
A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
What you can upload
PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.

How it compares: vs Knowt · vs Quizlet · vs NotebookLM · vs Mapify

Build Your Own Assessment Map

Start from the example, then add your course material to make a map that matches what you teach.

Map Your Own Material

Upload a PDF, Word file, or slides on assessment for learning and get a branched map.

Clear Structure for Study

Each branch separates the purpose, methods, and feedback so the framework is easy to revise.

Quiz and Flashcards Next

Turn the finished map into a quiz, or make flashcards from the same notes.

How the Map Gets Made

Add your material or type a topic, and the AI does the rest.

  1. 1

    Add Your Notes

    Upload a file, paste text, or type the topic you want to map.

  2. 2

    AI Builds the Map

    The AI groups your content into a branched map of key ideas and methods.

  3. 3

    Study, Expand, Quiz

    Expand any branch, edit the text, then export or quiz yourself.

Understanding Assessment for Learning Maps

An assessment for learning mind map shows how teachers use ongoing evidence of student understanding to guide teaching. Unlike assessment of learning, which measures results at the end, it focuses on the process. The map divides the topic into its core purpose, the classroom practices that gather evidence, and the ways learners use feedback to improve.

  • Learning intentions: what students should know and be able to do
  • Success criteria: the markers that show progress toward the goal
  • Questioning and tasks: methods that reveal current understanding
  • Feedback: specific guidance that helps learners close gaps
  • Self and peer assessment: students judging their own and others' work

Use the map to revise the framework, plan lessons, or prepare for an exam. To build a version from your own course notes, create a personalized map with CogniGuide.

Assessment for Learning Questions

Common questions about the topic and about making your own map.

What is the difference between assessment for learning and assessment of learning?

Assessment for learning happens during teaching and guides the next steps. Assessment of learning summarizes achievement, usually at the end of a unit or course, such as exams and final grades.

What are the main strategies of assessment for learning?

Common strategies include clarifying learning intentions, using success criteria, asking effective questions, giving actionable feedback, and encouraging self and peer assessment.

Which files can I use to make my own map?

You can upload a PDF, Word (DOCX) or PowerPoint (PPTX) file, a text or Markdown file, or an image. You can also type a topic instead.

Can I turn the map into a quiz?

Yes. Once the map is built, you can turn it into a quiz to test yourself. The same notes can also become flashcards. A free plan is available.