Tips for Teachers

Helpful hints and practical strategies on how to implement critical, creative, and collaborative thinking.

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Tweaking questions and tasks to deepen thinking in science

By comparing common tasks and questions with “tweaked” alternatives, this two-page document highlights changes in your science instruction that can lead to significant growth in student thinking.
Subjects: Science, Professional Learning
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Seven ways to frame a math problem

By re-framing a typical word problem in various ways, this two-page document demonstrates how different types of critical challenges can be used to invite students to think critically about mathematics.
Subjects: Mathematics, Professional Learning
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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Ten tweaks for your questions

By comparing common questions to their “tweaked” alternatives, this one-page tip sheet suggests ways to encourage students to think more deeply about the topics they are studying.
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Tools for Thought: Tools for specific tasks

This resource will help you identify students’ needs and systematically develop the thinking tools they require for specific tasks.
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Enriching projects with historical thinking concepts

This two-page guide explains how your students can frame inquiry project questions around core concepts that will help them explore deeper historical meaning.
Subjects: Social Studies, History, Professional Learning
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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U-shaped discussion

With teacher tips, student recording sheets, and assessment materials, this six-page document shows how you can encourage students to participate in a thoughtful, constructive alternative to the traditional two-sided debate.
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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