The need for critical thinking and problem-solving skills in our schools is not denied by educators. Today, where new knowledge…

What does critical thinking look like? Educators widely agree that critical thinking skills are key to student learning and achievement….

Why Critical Thinking? In today’s rapidly changing world and workplace, critical thinking is more important than ever. The most successful…

In the age of high-stakes testing and increasing academic expectations, the pressure placed on students, teachers, and school leaders to…

Let’s continue our exploration of Project-Based Learning by looking at the who, where, when, and how of PBL. (Take a…

Of course, no one wants to get an answer wrong. However, when a student comes up with a response that…

Often students are pushed to develop questions on the spot, with little to no framework. Unsurprisingly, this often leads to…

A fifth-grade class is hard at work. Posted on the board is the question the students plan to answer: How…

Critical thinking frameworks can be a huge help for teachers as they lesson plan, but knowing which one to use…

“Does anyone have any questions?” Silence fills the room. The teacher waits the customary three seconds and then moves on…

Cognitive rigor encompasses the complexity of content, the cognitive engagement with that content, and the scope of the planned learning…

Thinking frameworks help teachers analyze the various levels of student thinking that are present in lessons, tasks, and assessments. Knowing…

In Act II of close reading, your students examined how the text works. Now it’s time to raise the curtain…

There was a time when teacher-centered learning, or “sit and get,” was the classroom norm: the teacher would stand in…

If you have recently attended a math conference, you have likely heard discussion concerning “questioning” and its importance in the…

This article is third in a series exploring how to approach close reading. If you’d like, go back and read…

Your school may have a well-designed approach for integrating college and career-readiness standards into all subject areas with vertical alignment…

Recently, we wrote about word games for teaching science content vocabulary. While those games are versatile, and can be used…

Principal Ronny Snow and his staff at Malakoff Elementary in East Texas have worked with grit and determination to turn…

Have you ever told your students to “put on their thinking caps”? This metaphor for kicking thought into high gear…

In 2007, Sherry Robinson started as principal at Bald Creek Elementary, a school nestled in the Black Mountains of North…

Digital tools are increasingly being used in schools to support and enhance learning, and in many states, technology fluency isn’t…

As educators, we have a common goal: get our students to think outside of the box. We know that, as…

Update: The contest has been extended through October 31, 2015! Critical thinking is a learning goal in nearly every classroom….

Take a look at these instructional strategies for mathematics instruction and consider implementing them into your classroom.

If you’re looking for ways to develop a more creative curriculum for the coming school year, consider challenging students to design infographics.

To make the most of tablets, laptops, or any other technology, have defined goals for how these devices will be utilized throughout the year.

Enhance student engagement by making social media an integral part of an integrated curriculum.

There are ways to ensure not only that project-based learning is appropriately rigorous for today’s standards, but also that it engages each individual student.

Asking the right critical thinking questions is one of the best ways of accessing the deeper learning processes in students.

A journal, diary, or learning log can be a great way to prompt students to think about the ways they learn.

Though developing close reading skills can be achieved through a wide range of study techniques, one necessary learning strategy is asking text-dependent questions that promote evidence of learning.

In the quest to develop well-rounded students, educators strive to engage their pupils in a wide range of thinking strategies.

Designing lesson plans that encourage self-expression and out-of-the-box problem-solving skills can be challenging for teachers. However, the rewards that come from successfully overcoming such a challenge are certainly worth it.

The term “critical thinking” is a common phrase in the academic community.

An integrated curriculum organizes instruction into units that focus on a certain theme.

Teaching concepts in the classroom doesn’t accomplish anything unless students understand how those ideas apply to the real world.

Instructional strategies for improving content area literacy may seem difficult to implement in subjects whose medium is not primarily the written word.

In the modern world of education, standardized tests have become the most prevalent method used to gauge a student’s abilities.

When it comes to developing critical thinking skills, as with many things in life, it’s all about the basics.

One of the greatest aspects of teaching students critical thinking skills is that, especially when compared to traditional classroom activities, critical thinking exercises can be a lot of fun.

Thinking skills are viewed as a crucial issue in education. The ability to engage in careful, reflective thought is viewed…

Learning mathematics without a foundation in the language of mathematics is akin to navigating the Amazon without a guide –…

Schools are continually asked to integrate the development of skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration into teaching…

While I hope you’re relaxing this summer, the break from school provides many teachers with the time and space they…

High-stakes testing. When you read that phrase does your blood pressure start to rise? Studies show that many teachers experience…

You’re an ace at engaging students with critical thinking strategies. You know how active learning helps motivate students. But what if…

Classroom management. Whether you love it or loathe it, the impact of classroom management on student achievement and teacher satisfaction…

Rigor is a popular education buzzword – especially right now with the implementation of Common Core standards Politicians, corporate leaders,…

When students speak up in class and conversations develop, you can feel the energy in the classroom. Concepts get discussed…

I hear, and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand. ~ Confucius As Confucius noted,…