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Welcome: Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center
The "Learn Lab" spends its time testing and developing approaches to cognitive thinking and measures modeling to maximize the learning that occurs in a classroom. This program from the University of Pittsburgh offers many classes online...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Look for and Express Regularity in Repeated Reasoning
The Standards for Mathematical Practice describe varieties of expertise that mathematics educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students. These practices rest on important 'Processes and Proficiency' with longstanding...
Montgomery CountyPublic Schools
Mcps: Inspiration, Country Research Project
Explore how a teacher utilizes images, graphic organizers, and varies instruction to meet the academic needs of students.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: How to Increase Higher Order Thinking
Parents and teachers can do a lot to encourage higher order thinking. Here are some strategies to help foster children's complex thinking.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Higher Order Thinking
As students grow older, they are asked by their teachers to do more and more with the information they have stored in their brains. These types of requests require accessing higher order thinking (HOT).
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Los Angeles Public Library: Kids Path: Book Wall Game
An great game to teach grouping concepts and similarities! Intermediate students must click on groups of matching books to make them disappear.
International Reading Association
Reading Online: dot.com Lessons Worth Learning
Research and ideas about the benefits of implementing project-based learning.
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Ndt: Problem Solving Skills
NDT Education stresses the importance of problem solving skills. Problem solving steps and strategies are provided.
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Edudemic: The 4 Step Guide to Critical Thinking Skills
Do you know what critical thinking is? Do you know how to successfully incorporate it into your classroom? This site features a practical guide for incorporating critical thinking strategies into your teaching strategies.