ACSD Strategic Vision

Critical-Thinker

Retains an open mind while examining situations and analyzes, interprets, or combines information to draw conclusions.
Relies on objective criteria to evaluate critical information.
Applies creative thoughts to form an argument, to problem solve, or to reach a conclusion.

Emancipatory EducationEvery child has unique characteristics and deserves a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. But what does thi…

Getting Critical About Critical ThinkingIt may not be easy to define critical thinking, but we do have suggestions for how you can teach it.

How Helping Students to Ask Better Questions Can Transform ClassroomsA simple questioning protocol can help teachers provoke thoughtful student questions and deepen classroom engagement.

Problem-Based Learning for All: The Four C's - Robert KaplinskyTeachers should focus on communication, content knowledge, critical thinking, and curiosity to improve their success with problem-based learning.

Math class needs a makeoverToday's math curriculum is teaching students to expect -- and excel at -- paint-by-numbers classwork, robbing kids of a skill more important than solving problems: formulating them. Dan Meyer shows classroom-tested math exercises that prompt students to stop and think.

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