Cognitive rigor encompasses three key ideas: the complexity of the content, the cognitive engagement with that content (sometimes called Depth of Knowledge/DOK), and the scope or breadth of the learning activity.

Critical thinking is a skill that can and should be taught and practiced within the context of standards-based instruction. The…

Helping students understand they can actually control the quality of their thinking is crucial for being successful in school and…

As your students become more familiar with what critical thinking is and how the 9 Traits of Critical Thinking™ support…

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The primary goals of this series are to help students to become mindful of their thinking and to support teachers…

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We’re glad you’re taking the time to learn how to help your students understand the value of the 9 Traits…

By now, we hope your students are becoming more familiar with what critical thinking is and how to use the…

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At this point in the series, we hope you are comfortable integrating the 9 Traits of Critical Thinking™ into your…

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

Sometimes it’s a challenge to inspire middle school students to answer questions. Especially in math class. After lunch. A few…

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

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

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

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

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

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