Thinking+Maps

 Thinking Maps  Susan Fuller 5/12/11  //What are thinking maps?//  Thinking maps are visual tools that show thinking. They help students describe, classify, organize, recognize patterns, make connections to prior knowledge as well as new connections. Thinking maps are a SDAIE strategy that provide a common language for thinking. Thinking maps are different from graphic organizers in that they //show// the thinking process. //When do you use thinking maps?// Thinking maps are a good strategy to use when students are brainstorming, trying to organize their thought, see connections, outline the writing process, classify and communicate thinking. Thinking maps can be used in all curriculum areas and at any grade level. The eight thinking illustrated below offer varying levels of sophistication to meet all student needs. //What are the benefits of using thinking maps?// Thinking maps aid all students with recall, comprehension, and communication. The maps can be used as an assessment which can help you differentiate instruction. Thinking maps address the needs of all learning styles. Thinking maps are a great way to enhance student learning. ﻿ //8 Thinking Maps// •Circle Map- //for// DEFINING CONTEXT  •Bubble Map- //for// DESCRIBING // •Flow Map //- //for SEQUENCING//  •Brace Map //- // for //WHOLE-PART RELATIONSHIPS// // •Tree Map //- //for CLASSIFYING//  •Multi-Flow Map //- // for //CAUSE & EFFECT// // •Bridge Map //- //for ANALOGIES//  •Double Bubble Map //-// for COMPARING AND CONTRASTING media type="youtube" key="AvXMz_YQcus" height="349" width="560"

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