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The Power of Claim-Evidence-Question

Catlin Tucker

Part IV: Thinking About Thinking This is part four of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.

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The Power of I Used to Think…Now I Think

Catlin Tucker

Part III: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part three of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.

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How to use alternative assessments in the classroom

eSchool News

Here is an example of a Present and Defend protocol used in science investigations. They also support student construction of meaning as well as an opportunity to apply metacognition skills. Great for developing a culture of risk-taking and developing students’ ability to exercise informed skepticism. 3 Strikes, You’re In!:

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Unleashing Metacognition: The Power of See, Think, Wonder

Catlin Tucker

Using See, Think, Wonder at the Elementary Level Science Exploration: Use this routine during nature walks or while exploring the schoolyard. The post Unleashing Metacognition: The Power of See, Think, Wonder appeared first on Dr. Have students observe plants, insects, or other natural phenomena.

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How to use alternative assessments in the classroom

eSchool News

Here is an example of a Present and Defend protocol used in science investigations. They also support student construction of meaning as well as an opportunity to apply metacognition skills. Great for developing a culture of risk-taking and developing students’ ability to exercise informed skepticism. 3 Strikes, You’re In!:

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The Power of Connect, Extend, Challenge

Catlin Tucker

Part II: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part two of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. Metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.

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The Power of See, Think, Me, We

Catlin Tucker

Part V: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part five of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.