If your student dives into answer a problem without planning or understanding Instruction and Practice 1)Objective: Numberless word problems will help students learn the structure and thought process behind solving word problems without having to focus yet o... View More
If your student isn't careful about selecting sources for research papers Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will use the mnemonic, RAVEN, to help them evaluate the quality of their sources when they read and do research. 2)Instruction and Practice: Work toget... View More
If you want your student to take a more active role and responsibility in their school work Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will take responsibility for their work when they have the opportunity to speak first and set the agenda when conferring with teachers... View More
If your student hesitates to make mistakes and you want to strengthen their critical thinking skills How to Apply It! 1) Giving students opportunities to make hypotheses (not just in science) helps them develop their thinking processes and problem solving ca... View More
If your students have strong reasoning skills and you want them to think more deeply, particularly if their flexible thinking is not as strong How to Apply It! 1) To encourage student to reason more deeply on their own rather than "wait for you to give the a... View More
If your student is passionate or very thoughtful and you can be flexible in the situation How to Apply It! 1) Teaching students how and when to negotiate for something they want is an important life skill that can be practiced and strengthened through adult ... View More
If your student responds impulsively or gets upset if he gets upset if he gets stuck on a problem How to Apply It! 1) Pause, Prompt & Praise is an easy-to-remember strategy to help students step back, regroup and solve the problem with guided support. 1) ... View More
All students How to Apply It! 1) Parents want to continuously develop children's critical thinking skills so they can mature into confident, responsible adults who are comfortable handling a broad array of situations. Parents can help as they incorporate s... View More