Student attitudes, beliefs, and experiences guide information intake. There are two forms of constructivism, social which occurs when others in a student's life give meaning to information. Students develop meaning and understanding on their own, but depend on interactions with classmates or teachers. Cognitive constructivism is the second form constructed by assimilation or accommodation. Assimilation is associated with a pattern, while accommodation does not fit the pattern. The schema must be modified to resolve this conflict. The activities are relevant to the student and based in the real world. The weaknesses of constructivism are that experiences and attitudes vary with the student. Constructivism is used when the student takes control of their own learning. Students understand the importance of the problem, understand its relevance, and construct knowledge through their experiences. It tends to be more important to focus on the overall meaning rather than the individual