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What are Thinking Maps?
Thinking Maps are consistent visual patterns linked directly to eight specific thought processes. By visualizing our thinking, we create concrete images of abstract thoughts. These patterns help all students reach higher levels of critical and creative thinking — essential components of 21st Century education. In a school-wide implementation, Thinking Maps establish a consistent Language for Learning. Let's look at each of the maps and how we utilize them.
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Circle Map
We use Circle maps to:
Define
Brainstorm
List
Identify
Tell Everything they know
Bubble Maps
We use Bubble Maps to:
Describe
Identify Characteristics
Identify Properties
Identify Qualities
Double Bubble Maps
We use Double Bubble Map to:
Identify similarities and differences
Differentiate between characters or objects
Analyze comparisons and contrasts
Tree Maps
We use Tree Maps to:
Classify
Categorize
Sort or Group
Give sufficient and related details
Flow Maps
We use Flow Maps to:
Sequence steps, stages or events
Order Information
Analyze Patterns
Multi Flow Maps
We use Multi-Flow Maps to:
Causes and effects
Impacts and/or benefits
Reasons and/or results
If/Then predictions
Brace Flow Maps
We use Brace Maps to:
Identify the parts of a whole
Deconstruct problems
Show physical components
Bridge Flow Maps
We use Bridge Analogies to:
Connect related ideas and relationships
Understand analogies and metaphors
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