Tips for Teachers

Helpful hints and practical strategies on how to implement critical, creative, and collaborative thinking.

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Seven ways to frame a math problem

By re-framing a typical word problem in various ways, this two-page document demonstrates how different types of critical challenges can be used to invite students to think critically about mathematics.
Subjects: Mathematics, Professional Learning
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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Tweaking questions and tasks to deepen thinking in science

By comparing common tasks and questions with “tweaked” alternatives, this two-page document highlights changes in your science instruction that can lead to significant growth in student thinking.
Subjects: Science, Professional Learning
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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U-shaped discussion

With teacher tips, student recording sheets, and assessment materials, this six-page document shows how you can encourage students to participate in a thoughtful, constructive alternative to the traditional two-sided debate.
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Tools for Thought: Tools for specific tasks

This resource will help you identify students’ needs and systematically develop the thinking tools they require for specific tasks.
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Promoting critical thinking in science

This five-page guide uses practical examples to explain how you can invite students to make reasoned judgments about virtually everything they do in science.
Subjects: Science, Professional Learning
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Critical thinking with early primary students

This two-page guide explains how to lay a foundation with young children by introducing a handful of intellectual tools, creating a supportive climate, and encouraging independent thinking.
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3
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