During the school year 2011-2012 we began using Thinking Maps in all grades and across all content areas. The use of Thinking Maps has increased the higher level thinking of all of our students.
What are Thinking Maps?
“Thinking Maps are a visual pattern for critical thinking skills. Each of the eight cognitive skills is connected to a visual. By learning the eight Thinking Maps, students will have a concrete, visual representation of abstract, critical thinking skills.”
From Thinking Maps: A Language for Learning Trainer’s Guide page 41
According to students, Thinking Maps help them to. . .
