Evaluation of receiving a cognitive map of the physical environment of schools with space syntax technique

The built environment or the physical environment, including full and empty, open and closed spaces, plays a great role in the behaviour of individuals. since the best time to shape an individual's personality in early childhood and early stages of development and the role of this period in human life is very important, the environment of children also influences the formation and development. the cognitive world of children i can be attributed to their cognitive limitations to adults at a lower age. The present study examines the relationship between the perceived cognitive map and the legibility of the environment. Methodology of this study is applied in terms of practical purpose, nature: descriptive-analytical, strategy: survey, research method qualitative and quantitative as mixed, The methods of reviewing texts and resources in the context of library studies, and in the context of field studies, the acquisition and extraction of children's cognitive maps using "sketch maps" were used. According to research question in this research, to analyze space syntax, Depth map software, were used. The statistical population of the study is the second grade students of Rasht primary schools that four schools were selected as samples. Based on the research findings, general studies show that legibility features are related to the structure of architectuere plan, small number of spaces, form of yards, and symmetry of general structure of the plan. legibility is an important factor for better communication of students with space and will have a significant impact on space attractiveness and security.