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IB PYP Terminology: Conceptual Understanding

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Concepts Mental Constructs or “frames of mind” that are universal, timeless, abstract, and transferable. (All of the characteristics of an idea.)   An illustration of the concept 'Media' along with its defining characteristics. An illustration of the concept 'Numbers' along with its defining characteristics. An illustration of the concept 'Arts' along with its defining characteristics. Ways You Could Support Your Child as a PYP Parent   As an essential member of your child’s learning community, you play an important role helping them take their learning deeper. One of the ways you can support this is by giving the Positive feed-forward to help your child become a lifelong learner.    Give Feedforward That Goes Beyond the Moment    Teach the Learner, Not the Learning  Move from asking how are you doing? to where to next?  Give Specific Feedback on the Process  Use a combination of statements and questions...