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Critical Thinking Development in Middle School Education

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Critical Thinking Development in Middle School Education Fostеring critical thinking skills in middlе school еducation is paramount to equipping studеnts with thе intеllеctual tools necessary for succеss. Sеvеral kеy componеnts constitutе critical thinking.

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The 8 Elements of Critical Thinking

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Critical thinking! This visual is inspired by Elesapiens work What is critical thinking? I like to think of critical thinking as an analytic framework, a conceptual structure that weaves together a set of interconnected thinking skills and reasoning abilities.

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Constructing a Successful STEM Lesson

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LET QUESTIONS DRIVE THE LEARNING PROCESS When constructing a STEM lesson, it’s essential to provide students with plenty of opportunities to reflect on lesson content and to thoughtfully formulate questions based on their past and present experiences.

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3 Ways to Increase Critical Thinking at Your School

Carly and Adam

This is my third school year delivering play-based professional learning to the teachers there, and the administrators asked that I focus our day of learning on critical thinking. Critical Thinking” a buzzword we hear often in the EDU world, especially in STEM spaces. Lean into the discomfort of not knowing “how.”

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Exploring Construction Fun: Magnetic Balls and Rods Building

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As a construction enthusiast, I can’t get enough of the endless possibilities offered by magnetic ( 1 ) balls and rods building sets. By manipulating the magnetic balls and rods, children are able to construct various shapes and structures. This will encourage children to think outside the box and create unique structures.

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Elevating Math Education Through Problem-Based Learning

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It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of mathematical principles by placing students as active learners rather than passive recipients of information. Steffe’s work on the importance of students constructing their own mathematical understanding rather than passively receiving information.

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13 Online Bridge Building Resources

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Critical thinking skills: Bridge building requires you to think critically about the different factors that affect the design and construction of a bridge, such as the materials used, the forces acting on the bridge, and the environment in which the bridge will be built.