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Use an inference 'square'
Use an inference 'square'
Inference squares are useful for helping us 'dig deeper' into a problem or question. They help us develop 'higher order' thinking skills.
This A4 template is on Google Slides. It can be copied and edited directly or printed.
Click here to make a copy of the A3 version, or here to view it instead.
Create a Venn Diagram Free with Canva
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Use DeBono's Thinking Hats
Use DeBono's Thinking Hats
Print off this pyramid if you can, glue it together and use it as a guide to thinking about a problem from different perspectives using Edward DeBono's coloured 'thinking hats' (you don't have to actually wear a hat!).
Use this pyramid to pose the questions. Use the mat beneath to write you or your team's thoughts down on paper.
6 Thinking Hats Fold-able 'Table Pyramid'
6 Thinking Hats Fold-able 'Table Pyramid'
Use a radar (spider) diagram to help make a 'best-fit' decision
Use a radar (spider) diagram to help make a 'best-fit' decision
Make a copy of this so that it can be edited by you (editing this one will change it for EVERYONE).
Carry out a SWOT analysis
Carry out a SWOT analysis
(Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats). This is a similar process to using DeBono's 'Thinking Hats'.
SWOT analyses are useful tools to help us make decisions about something when we are trying to weigh up the good and bad points in order to make the right choice.
Click here to download an A4 copy of the document so you can print it or edit directly, or here for an A3 copy.
Create a mind map
Create a flowchart
Create a graph
Use a virtual protractor
Use 'higher-order' thinking skills
Use 'higher-order' thinking skills
This slideshow highlights some of the words and the skills linked with brighter thinking that might help you get more out of your work.
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