Questions to Ask (PDF, 88KB)
This chart contains a list of questions that you can ask to assess the causal complexity of a topic. It will help you to consider what might give students difficulty in learning it.
Density Example (PDF, 116KB)
This table analyzes concepts related to density. It offers a sense of the causal challenges in understanding density well.
Ecosystems Example (PDF, 116KB)
This table analyzes concepts related to ecosystems. It offers a sense of the causal challenges in understanding ecosystems concepts well.
