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The 8 Elements of Critical Thinking

Educators Technology

The purpose of critical thinking is to inform our behaviours, actions, decisions and to "improve our ability to reason and generate strong arguments" (Hanscomb, 2016, p. In this non-critical state, the mind becomes a warehouse of facts, a receptacle of unfiltered ideas and arguments. The taken for granted becomes the norm.

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Let’s Talk About Habits of Mind

Ask a Tech Teacher

Thinking Flexibly. Questioning and Posing Problems. The result is a compelling argument that education is less a data download and more a fitness program for our brains. Stick with a problem, even when it’s difficult and seems hopeless. Thinking Flexibly. Managing impulsivity. Thinking about Thinking.

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Connecting STEAM Education and Computer Science

Ellipsis Education

STEM is all about problem solving and critical thinking, and it's safe to say that those skills involve creativity. How has computer science helped foster problem solving and critical thinking when learning music, and vice versa? Lewis Academy in Utah, emphasizes problem solving as a connection between STEM and art.

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Navigating the Three Dimensions of NGSS: A Guide for 4th and 5th Grade Teachers

The Science Penguin

The DCI states, “Support an argument that plants get the materials they need for growth chiefly from air and water.” These practices emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration. Making connections across the domains of science helps students make sense of new content and to solve complex problems.

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Plant polymers as plastic alternatives

Futurum

With these lessons learnt, the team is now setting up a company which will have the resources and flexibility to work with other companies on short timescales. The idea of being able to apply scientific knowledge to address real-world problems captivates me. I love mathematics, problem solving and logical thinking.

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Boost Literacy with STEAM

PCS Edventures

Both Discover Digital Video LAB and Traveling Artist kits are flexible for in-person or distance learning. Fiction stories also teach the art of problem-solving. Reading fictional stories about characters who solve problems in creative ways motivates learners to do the same. Click to View Full Size.

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Academic Enrichment: Supporting Student Success

Magic EdTech

When confronted with real-world math problems with multiple answers, students will be able to think more creatively and flexibly. These programs enable students to achieve advanced knowledge and have been shown to improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills. How Can Academic Enrichment Boost Student Success?