1. + 16 Habits of Mind Costa and Kallick By RG8 characteristics of what intelligent people do when they are confronted with problems, the resolutions to which are not immediately apparent. http://www.ascd.org/publications/boo ks/108008/chapters/Describing-the- Habits-of-Mind.aspx dispositions that are skillfully and mindfully employed by characteristically intelligent, successful people when they are confronted with problems, the solutions to which are not immediately apparent. www.instituteforhabitsofmind.com/bri ef-history-habits-mind

2. + Persisting *facing a problem and never giving up, being able to find a different strategy. Synonyms: determined, unstoppable Occupations: Lawyer, Doctor, Teacher Example: Don’t give up easily Non-example: I can’t do it.

3. + Managing Impulsivity * To engage in problem solving by developing strategies for remembering their thoughts when it is their time to speak. Synonyms: planned, self-regulated, controlled Occupations: Counselor, Lawyer, Contractor Examples: Action Plan, A goal Non-Examples: Lack of Organization " It is easier to suppress the first desire than to satisfy all that follow it." -- Benjamin Franklin

4. + Listening with Understanding & Empathy *Being able to understand the behavior and communication of others Synonyms: Meeting of Minds, attentive Occupations: Counselor, Teacher, Parent Example: gently attend to another person Non-example: unable to comprehend another’s ideas "If there is any secret of success, it lies in the ability to get the other person's point of view and see things from his angle as well as yours." -- Henry Ford

5. + Thinking Flexibly * Being able to comprehend the little things as well as the big things all at once. Synonyms: Changing, adapt Occupations: Fire Fighter, Stock Marketer Example: Tolerate confusion and ambiguity Non-Example: Don’t know when to move on

6. + Metacognition *Ability to stand off and examine our own thoughts while we engage them. Synonym: Intelligent, focus Occupation: Lawyer, Doctor Example: Ability to plan a strategy for producing the info that is needed. Non-Example: Flying by the seat of your pants

7. + Striving for Accuracy *Double checking to make sure its exactly right. Synonyms: Craftsmanship, Mastery Occupations: Contractor, Artist Example: Desire accuracy, check it twice Non-example: Incomplete

8. + Questioning and Posing Problems *Ability to ponder and think of solutions Synonyms: Asking, Wondering Occupations: Detective, Scientist Example: What evidence do you have? Non-Example: Simple yes-no questions To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advances. —Albert Einstein

9. + Applying Past Knowledge to New Solutions *Being able to use past knowledge and experiences to solve upcoming findings Synonyms: Recall, past resources Occupations: Engineer, Surgeon, Teacher Example: Looking back upon something in past Non-Example: No relationship to the past

10. + Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision * Being able to filter thought, speaking and writing accordingly Synonyms: accuracy, specific Occupations: Writer, Lawyer Example: using precise language Non-Example: imprecise language

11. + Gathering Data Through all Senses *Noticing the environment around you through different pathways Synonyms: Open, Alert Occupations: Engineers, Mechanics Examples: form mental images Non-Example: Listen but not participate

12. + Creating, Imagining and Innovation * Ability to think outside the box Synonyms: Inventing, Visualization Occupations: Scientist, Artist Example: Open to Criticism Non-Example: “I’m not creative.” The future is not some place we are going to but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made, and the activity of making them changes both the maker and the destination. —John Schaar, political scientist

13. + Responding with Wonderment and Awe *Creative thinkers who have a passion for what they do. Synonyms: Passionate, dedicated Occupations: Teacher, Coach Example: Will to learn throughout lifetime Non-Example: “I was never good.” Child Teenager Adult

14. + Taking Responsible Risk *Thoughtful Experimenting Synonyms: Courageous, Brave Occupations: Skydiver, Nascar Driver Example: Sense of meeting new challenges Non-Example: Holding back of new experiences

15. + Finding Humor *Whimsical Frame of Mind Synonyms: Hillarious, Comic Occupations: Comedians, Mime Example: Appreciate and understand others humor Non-Example: laugh at others yet unable to laugh at themselves

16. + Thinking Interdependtly *Working well with others Synonyms: Collaboration, Congregate, Reciprocity Occupations: Social Worker, Fire Fighter, Cancer Doctor Example: Compassion Non-Example: Undeveloped Social Skills

17. + Remaining Open to Continuous Learning *Quest For Meaningful Knowledge The greater our knowledge increases the more our ignorance unfolds. —John F. Kennedy Synonyms: Growing, Intelligence, Lifelong learning Occupations: Teacher, Student, Doctor Example: Meet opportunities with mystery and wonder, learning Non-Example: Meet opportunities with fear, think you are right