Thinking!

How or where did I learn this? Topic Thinking Tools What do I already know? How or where did I learn this?

O V E R I W Tell teachers to look at page 1-9. This is a key page that summarizes common cognitive questions found in textbooks and on state tests; the 8 basic thought processes; the name of the map; the picture of the map. This page is often duplicated and given to students to put in their notebooks. It is also a page that is sent home to parents so that they will understand the tools their children will be using at school.

Build Context-Circle Map Guide for Learning Thinking Maps Circle Map LOOKS LIKE: THINKING PROCESS: Can be used for: Brainstorming Diagnosing prior knowledge Closure/review Topic Everything I know How or where did I learn this? My frame of reference Model how to teach each map with the Circle Map. Go over the basic information in this slide. Defining in Context or Brainstorming Circle to Tree for Writing

Vocabulary-Bubble Map Guide for Learning Thinking Maps Bubble Map LOOKS LIKE: Attributes: Math Adjective, phrase, character trait Properties: Science Thing you are describing THINKING PROCESS: Quickly review the notes for each map and show some examples. Tell teachers to check their notes to make sure they got all of the key information. Adjectives Only! Describing (adjectives or adj. phrases only) Describe your personal characteristics.

Compare/Contrast-Double Bubble Map Guide for Learning Thinking Maps Double Bubble Map LOOKS LIKE: Unique: Common Differences Alike: Different Related to the Venn Diagram THINKING PROCESS: Similarities Compare/contrast, similar /different Color Code Discuss the similarities and differences between you and your neighbour.

Classification-Tree Map Guide for Learning Thinking Maps Tree Map LOOKS LIKE: Types of... Title, topic or category Supporting ideas, subcategories Kinds of... Inductive/Deductive Details, examples THINKING PROCESS: Classify/Group/Sort How can you classify the people in the room using their characteristics.

Parts to Whole-Brace Map Guide for Learning Thinking Maps Brace Map LOOKS LIKE: Parts of… Physical, tangible objects Whole Subparts Parts THINKING PROCESS: Emphasize concrete parts. Parts of. Part/whole relationships, structure Analyse the components of your life.

Guide for Learning Thinking Maps Sequence-Flow Map Guide for Learning Thinking Maps Flow Map LOOKS LIKE: Plots, Processes, Chronology Major Stage Substages THINKING PROCESS: Can go in any direction Sequence, Order, Cycles, etc.

Cause and Effect-Multi-Flow Map Guide for Learning Thinking Maps Multi-Flow Map LOOKS LIKE: Causal Explanation Causes Projecting Consequences Event Analyzing Effects “if-then” Effects, Outcome “when… then” THINKING PROCESS: Cause & Effect Reasoning, Prediction Can be one-sided There’s a police man outside

Guide for Learning Thinking Maps Analogies-Bridge Map Guide for Learning Thinking Maps Bridge Map LOOKS LIKE: Similar relationships How are they related? RF: __________ Relating or Common Factor THINKING PROCESS: When everyone is finished, teach them the Bridge Map. Seeing Analogies, Transferring Similar Relationships

Analogies Lubricates to reduce friction as Reduces impact on contact Cartilage Bone Oil Chain RF = Lubricates to reduce friction as Cartilage Bone Crumple zone Car RF = Reduces impact on contact as Tendon Muscle limpet rock RF = Attaches to

Your turn Using topic SLO’s Can you create a series of questions/problems using the Thinking Tools See examples Science, Media, English, Maths