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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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Monitor problem-solving progress

Monitor problem-solving progress

Students use a strategy for judging progress and choosing sensible next steps while solving problems in various subject areas. Included are a teacher guide, student guide, activity sheet and assessment rubric. This resource is part of the collection Tools for Thought.
Subjects: Science, Mathematics
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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Oral rebuttals/counter-arguments

Oral rebuttals/counter-arguments

Students prepare an argument in opposition to the reasons of another argument. They develop an understanding of the elements of effective rebuttals or counter-arguments, and learn to present their arguments orally. This tutorial includes instructional suggestions for teachers (introducing the strate…
Subjects: Science, Geography
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Organize information in a table

Organize information in a table

Students use a strategy for finding patterns and relationships, and presenting data in an accurate table. Included are a teacher guide, student guide, activity sheet and assessment rubric. This resource is part of the collection Tools for Thought.
Subjects: Science, Mathematics
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Organizing supporting details

Organizing supporting details

Students choose appropriate graphic organizers to arrange information. They develop an understanding of the importance of using graphic structures to organize ideas, and of organizing ideas with a format that suits the purpose of the assigned task. This tutorial includes instructional suggestions fo…
Subjects: Not Subject Specific
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Paraphraser les résultats d’une recherche

Paraphraser les résultats d’une recherche

Rédiger des conclusions de recherche dans ses propres mots. 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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Paraphrasing research

Paraphrasing research

Students learn to write research findings in their own words. They develop an understanding of the importance of avoiding plagiarism by restating ideas expressed by someone else in their own words, and of using paraphrasing to combine various sources of information into an integrated message. This t…
Subjects: Geography, History
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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