# PWR-092 — Cognitive mapping: learner worksheet Release: Revision 7T · Full Tutorial Edition Estimated time: Estimated 26 min reading and worksheet pass Difficulty: Intermediate Equipment: Basic stationery or digital tools — Exact route cards: Card 1 reads ‘Gate, then 2 units east to Pond, then 3 units north to Library.’ Card 2 reads ‘Café, then 2 units north to Pond, then 2 units east to Garden.’ Pond is the shared anchor at (0,0); therefore Gate is (−2,0), Library (0,3), Café (0,−2) and Garden (2,0). Keep these coordinates on the hidden answer key, not on the study side.; Blank map or movable landmark tokens, direction labels and answer key.; Eight-question card and hidden answers: (1) Gate from Pond? west 2; (2) Library from Pond? north 3; (3) Café from Pond? south 2; (4) Garden from Pond? east 2; (5) Gate to Garden? east 4; (6) Café to Library? north 5; (7) which targets share Pond’s horizontal line? Gate and Garden; (8) farthest target from Pond? Library. Space: Desk / seated Automated structural checklist: 10 of 10 structural checks present Evidence quality/context: G1; Detailed research depth Automated method-quality band: Comprehensive Method-rating basis: Structure coverage, instruction/check specificity, alternative distinctness, source troubleshooting, comparison depth and whether purpose/check fields are authored rather than derived. Editorial review: Pending manual editorial sign off ## Before you begin - [ ] I read the tutorial authority and stop conditions. - [ ] I have the required equipment/space or a declared accessible alternative. ## Canonical source context A cognitive map represents relations among places, not just a memorised turn sequence. This lesson uses four target landmarks around one fixed shared anchor, presented through two overlapping fictional routes. The learner reconstructs the four targets, answers relative-direction and shortcut questions, compares with the supplied key, corrects distortions and retests after a delay. Target outcome: The learner reconstructs four target landmarks around the shared anchor, checks eight relational answers against the supplied key and explains each distortion before a delayed novel arrangement. ### Authority and setup conditions - Confirm the fixture is fictional or already harmless and not a live navigation test. - Learn the reference direction and scale. - Set a fixed study time and keep the answer key hidden. - Have a helper copy only the route-card fronts and question card. If the learner already read the coordinates or answers, treat the supplied layout as demonstration and use a helper-made translated or rotated layout for the scored attempt. ### Required or supplied materials - Exact route cards: Card 1 reads ‘Gate, then 2 units east to Pond, then 3 units north to Library.’ Card 2 reads ‘Café, then 2 units north to Pond, then 2 units east to Garden.’ Pond is the shared anchor at (0,0); therefore Gate is (−2,0), Library (0,3), Café (0,−2) and Garden (2,0). Keep these coordinates on the hidden answer key, not on the study side. - Blank map or movable landmark tokens, direction labels and answer key. - Eight-question card and hidden answers: (1) Gate from Pond? west 2; (2) Library from Pond? north 3; (3) Café from Pond? south 2; (4) Garden from Pond? east 2; (5) Gate to Garden? east 4; (6) Café to Library? north 5; (7) which targets share Pond’s horizontal line? Gate and Garden; (8) farthest target from Pond? Library. ## 1. Anchor the reference Mark north and place the shared landmark in the centre of the blank map. Why: A common anchor lets two route experiences join into one representation. Success check: North and the overlap landmark are fixed before study. Accessible alternative: Complete “Mark north and place the shared landmark in the centre of the blank map.” in shorter passes, or use keyboard input, dictation or a support person, while preserving this success check: “North and the overlap landmark are fixed before study.” Allow verbal coordinates or a scribe instead of drawing. Alternative relationship: Target preserving when declared check is preserved Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 2. Study route one relationally Trace the first route and say how each landmark lies relative to the previous one and the anchor. Why: Relational encoding preserves more than a verbal turn list. Success check: The learner states direction and rough distance for every link. Accessible alternative: Complete “Trace the first route and say how each landmark lies relative to the previous one and the anchor.” in shorter passes, or use keyboard input, dictation or a support person, while preserving this success check: “The learner states direction and rough distance for every link.” Provide high-contrast large print and extra study time, held constant across comparisons. Alternative relationship: Target preserving when declared check is preserved Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 3. Study the overlapping route Trace route two, connect it at the shared landmark and predict where its new landmark belongs on the same map. Why: Overlap allows separate sequences to form a common layout. Success check: The new landmark is placed before viewing the complete map. Accessible alternative: Complete “Trace route two, connect it at the shared landmark and predict where its new landmark belongs on the same map.” in shorter passes, or use keyboard input, dictation or a support person, while preserving this success check: “The new landmark is placed before viewing the complete map.” Use tactile maps and movable raised landmarks. Alternative relationship: Target preserving when declared check is preserved Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 4. Predict an unseen relation Before drawing the full map, state the direction and rough distance between one landmark from route one and one from route two that never appeared together. Why: A relation inferred across routes is stronger evidence of an integrated map than repeating either route. Success check: The prediction is written before reconstruction and can be checked against the answer key. Accessible alternative: Complete “Before drawing the full map, state the direction and rough distance between one landmark from route one and one from route two that never appeared together.” in shorter passes, or use keyboard input, dictation or a support person, while preserving this success check: “The prediction is written before reconstruction and can be checked against the answer key.” Allow verbal coordinates or a scribe instead of drawing. Alternative relationship: Target preserving when declared check is preserved Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 5. Reconstruct from memory Hide both route cards and draw or place the four target landmarks around the already fixed Pond anchor, including route links and north arrow. Why: Free reconstruction exposes compression, rotation and misplaced relations. Success check: Gate, Library, Café and Garden plus both route links are committed before reveal. Accessible alternative: Complete the same research action — “Hide both route cards and draw or place the four target landmarks around the already fixed Pond anchor, including route links and north arrow.” — using speech-to-text, text-to-speech, enlarged text, keyboard-only navigation, shorter work blocks or a support person. Preserve this declared check: “Gate, Library, Café and Garden plus both route links are committed before reveal.” Do not convert the research task into capability practice. Alternative relationship: Target preserving when declared check is preserved Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 6. Test relations and shortcuts Answer direction, nearer/farther and possible-shortcut questions that were not stated directly in either route. Why: Novel relational questions test map knowledge beyond route recitation. Success check: Eight answers are saved without the source cards. Accessible alternative: Complete “Answer direction, nearer/farther and possible-shortcut questions that were not stated directly in either route.” in shorter passes, or use keyboard input, dictation or a support person, while preserving this success check: “Eight answers are saved without the source cards.” Use tactile maps and movable raised landmarks. Alternative relationship: Target preserving when declared check is preserved Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 7. Correct, delay and vary Compare with the key, mark each distortion, redraw once from the error list and retest after 48 hours on a new four-landmark layout. Why: Explicit correction and a delayed novel map separate repair from copying. Success check: The record includes error types and a fresh-layout score. Accessible alternative: Complete the same research action — “Compare with the key, mark each distortion, redraw once from the error list and retest after 48 hours on a new four-landmark layout.” — using speech-to-text, text-to-speech, enlarged text, keyboard-only navigation, shorter work blocks or a support person. Preserve this declared check: “The record includes error types and a fresh-layout score.” Do not convert the research task into capability practice. Alternative relationship: Target preserving when declared check is preserved Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## 8. Audit the distortion pattern Classify every mismatch as rotation, reversal, distance compression, omission or incorrect link. For the most frequent class, write a specific encoding repair to use on the next layout. Why: Different distortions require different corrections; one total score conceals the learner’s actual mapping failure. Success check: The next-session plan names one error class, its frequency and a matching repair rather than a generic instruction to concentrate. Accessible alternative: Complete the same research action — “Classify every mismatch as rotation, reversal, distance compression, omission or incorrect link. For the most frequent class, write a specific encoding repair to use on the next layout.” — using speech-to-text, text-to-speech, enlarged text, keyboard-only navigation, shorter work blocks or a support person. Preserve this declared check: “The next-session plan names one error class, its frequency and a matching repair rather than a generic instruction to concentrate.” Do not convert the research task into capability practice. Alternative relationship: Target preserving when declared check is preserved Learner notes: ________________________________________________________________________________ Completed: [ ] ## Reflection What changed? ________________________________________________________________________________ What remains difficult? ________________________________________________________________________________ What will I repeat, adapt, ask for help with, or stop? ________________________________________________________________________________ --- Completion of this worksheet demonstrates tutorial participation only. It does not establish capability, qualification, safety clearance, diagnosis, treatment or independent validation.