Saturday, 19 of May of 2012

Thinking Maps

Thinking maps are graphic organizers that can help scholars analyze cognitive tasks.  Each thinking map has been researched to verify that the particular graphic best aligns with the cognitive skill.The middle school teachers will utilize these maps in various assignments and as instructional tools.

thinking map

8 Types of Thinking Maps

Links to Thinking Maps (PDF)

  1. Tree Map – Classifying
  2. MultiFlow Map – Cause and Effect
  3. Flow Map – Multiple Cause and Effect
  4. Double Bubble – Compare and Contrast
  5. Circle Map – Defining in Context
  6. Bubble – Describing
  7. Bridge Maps Problems – Using Analogies
  8. Brace Map – Whole and Part description

Click here to learn more about Thinking Maps.