How can we best integrate new knowledge with prior knowledge?

a. Answering this question requires several aspects. First, is understanding the knowledge that students will have when they begin this lesson. Second, is understanding the structure of and types of knowledge components both the new and prior knowledge will be.

b. For example, if the prior knowledge is an incomplete or incorrect mental model, versus unconnected, but correct, factual knowledge. (Mayer, 2011)