Tips for Teachers

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

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Deepening mathematical reasoning

By comparing common goals and tasks with enriched alternatives, this two-page document reveals changes in your instruction that can foster strong reasoning in mathematics.
Subjects: Mathematics, Professional Learning
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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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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Tools for Thought: Eight great tools

Use the tools on this one-page list to help your students think more deeply about the topics they are studying.
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: 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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La pensée critique chez de jeunes élèves au primaire

Ce guide de deux pages explique comment poser les bases avec les jeunes enfants en introduisant quelques outils intellectuels, en créant un climat favorable et en encourageant la pensée indépendante.
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3
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Dix modifications à vos questions

Inviter les élèves à approfondir leurs réponses habituelles et à réfléchir en profondeur aux sujets étudiés.
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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