Thinking+maps

=Thinking Maps =

By: Blanca Hurtado

=__What are Thinking Maps? __= ====*Thinking Maps are a common visual language for learning. They have a consistent design, but are highly flexible. Each map is based on a thinking process. With consistent use, the brain develops a pattern that connects the process to a specific Thinking Map. ==== ====* There are eight maps used by teachers and students (K-12 and pre-K). The thinking maps are used for reading comprehension, writing process, problem solving, and thinking skills improvement. These maps help students to become successful thinkers, problem solvers, decision makers, and ultimately, lifelong learners. ==== ====* Each of the eight Thinking Maps is based on a fundamental cognitive skill such as comparing and contrasting, sequencing, classifying, and cause-effect reasoning. ====

__What are the benefits of Thinking Maps? __
=__ What are the eight maps? __=
 * ====Students learn more effectively and more efficiently ====
 * ====Objectives are covered in less time with greater retention ====
 * ====Thought processes are represented similarly throughout the curricula ====
 * ====Schools also promote integrated thinking and interdisciplinary learning ====
 * ====Teachers can easily gauge student knowledge prior to a specific lesson ====
 * ====Student performance can be tracked accurately over time ====
 * ====Students gain effective tools to use across their academic and working careers ====
 * ====Lifelong thinking tools ====
 * ==== The eight maps include the Circle Map, Bubble Map, Double Bubble Map, Tree Map, Brace Map, Flow Map, Multi-Flow Map, and the Bridge Map. ====


 * ====**__ What is the Circle Map? __** The Circle Map is used to defining in context. ==== |||| [[image:http://www.tangischools.org/schools/kes/Circle%20Map%20small.jpg width="105" height="98" align="center"]] || [|Click here for more information about theCircle Map.]  ||
 * **__ What is the Bubble Map? __** The Bubble Map is used to describe qualities. || [[image:http://www.tangischools.org/schools/kes/Bubble%20Map%20small.gif width="97" height="92" align="center"]] || [|Click here for more information about the Bubble Map.]  ||
 * ==== **__What is the Double Bubble Map?__**The Double Bubble Map is used to compare and contrast. ==== || [[image:http://www.tangischools.org/schools/kes/Double%20Bubble%20small.gif width="149" height="90" align="center"]] || [|Click here for more information about the Double Bubble Map.]  ||
 * ==== **__What is the Tree Map?__**The Tree Map is used to classify or sort information. ==== || [[image:http://www.tangischools.org/schools/kes/Tree%20small.gif width="212" height="71" align="center"]] || [|Click here for more information about theTree Map.]  ||
 * ==== **__What is the Brace Map?__**The Brace Map shows the part to whole relationship. ==== || [[image:http://www.tangischools.org/schools/kes/Brace%20small.gif width="162" height="85" align="center"]] || [|Click here for more information about theBrace Map.]  ||
 * ==== **__What is the Flow Map?__**The Flow Map shows the sequence of events. ==== || [[image:http://www.tangischools.org/schools/kes/Flow%20small.gif width="186" height="42" align="center"]] || [|Click here for more information about theFlow Map.]  ||
 * ==== **__What is the Multi-Flow Map?__**The Multi-Flow Map shows the causes and/or effects of an event. ==== || [[image:http://www.tangischools.org/schools/kes/Multi%20Flow%20small.gif width="205" height="97" align="center"]] || [|Click here for more information about the Multi-Flow Map.]  ||
 * ==== **__What is the Bridge Map?__**The Bridge Map is used to show analogies. ==== || [[image:http://www.tangischools.org/schools/kes/Bridge%20small.gif width="195" height="107" align="center"]] || [|Click here for more information about theBridge Map.]  ||

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