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Tools for Thought

T4T_logo.pngThe Tools for Thought collection includes more than 125 lessons that are adaptable for any grade and subject, that systematically nurture learners’ competence in thinking, communicating, and action. Lessons in the Tools for Thought (T4T) collection are designed to be seamlessly infused into all learning experiences and can be adapted for use across disciplines. For example, an instructional goal might be to grow learner competency in drawing inferences. Instructional ideas and tools from the Inference lesson could be used to help learners draw inferences about characters in a story, develop conclusions in science, or interpret data in math.

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Active listening

Active listening

Students learn to listen and respond to other people in ways that demonstrate they fully understand what was said. They develop an understanding of the importance of active listening and of the value in using certain techniques for active listening. This resource includes instructional suggestions f…
Subjects: Not Subject Specific
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Activité napperon

Activité napperon

La stratégie peut être utilisée pour générer des idées lors d’un remue-méninges, pour noter des résultats de recherche ou encore pour analyser des documents. Cette ressource fait partie de la collection Outils de la pensée.
Subjects: Not Subject Specific
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Analyze a cartoon

Analyze a cartoon

Students analyze different cartooning techniques. They select a cartoon to study; give examples of the relevant techniques found in the cartoon; and make inferences on why the cartoon draws attention to that particular feature. Students develop an understanding of the importance of specific cartooni…
Subjects: Not Subject Specific
Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Analyze a math problem and check the solution

Analyze a math problem and check the solution

This resource describes a strategy for identifying the key features of a mathematics problem and checking if the solution makes sense, according to provided criteria. Included are a teacher guide, student guide, activity sheet and assessment rubric.
Subjects: Mathematics
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Analyze similarities and differences

Analyze similarities and differences

Students identify significant similarities and differences between two topics, and develop an understanding of the importance of using comparative data to reach conclusions. Students judge the significance of similarities and differences using established criteria and credible evidence. This reso…
Subjects: Not Subject Specific
Grades: 4, 5, 6
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Analyze the account

Analyze the account

Students analyze secondary accounts of an event. They assess the credibility of sources, reasonableness of conclusions, and balance of perspectives. Students develop an understanding of the importance of judging authors' interpretations and biases, and recognizing that secondary sources are only…
Subjects: Not Subject Specific
Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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