1. Thinking about Thinking
Metacognition
Thinking about Thinking

2. Mindset
The attitude of our thoughts

3. Fixed Mindset versus Growth Mindset
Day 1 -
1. Watch: (hyperlinked picture)
2. Read:
3. Discuss: What is the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset?
4. Create: Poster illustrating self-talk for each mindset

4. Thinking Maps
Visualizing the thought process

5. Thinking Maps
There are eight thinking processes that the brain performs when answering questions.
Each thinking process translates into a thinking map.
Cognitive indicators, or signal words, are located within a text or question and tells the reader which thought process is being utilized or tested.

6. Color Coding for Thinking Maps
Circle Map- orange
Tree Map- green
Bubble Map- pink
Flow Map- blue
Double Bubble Map- purple
Multi-Flow Map- red
Bridge Map- brown
Brace Map- black

7. Defining in Context AKA circle map
The map is used to tell what something means.
Cognitive indicators: context, context clues, list, define, tell, everything you know, brainstorm, identify, relate prior knowledge, tell, about, explore the meaning, discuss, means

8. Classifying AKA tree map The map categorizes information.
Topic
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
AKA tree map
The map categorizes information.
Cognitive indicators: classify, sort, group, categorize, give sufficient and related details, types of, kinds of, list and elaborate, taxonomy, which, what

9. Describing AKA Bubble Map Used to describe a noun with adjectives
Cognitive indicators: describe, use vivid language, observe using the 5 senses, describe feelings, attributes, characteristics, properties, adjectives, qualities
Adj.
Adj.
Adj.
Noun
Adj.
Adj.
Adj.
Adj.
Adj.

10. Sequence AKA flow map Used to put things in order
Cognitive indicators: sequence, put in order, order, recount, retell, what happens next, cycles, patterns, processes, change, beginning, end

11. Compare and Contrast AKA double bubble map
This map gives similarities and differences between two nouns.
Cognitive indicators: compare/contrast, discuss similarities/differences, distinguish between, differentiate, alike, in common, both, share, same, #1 #2

12. Cause and Effect AKA multi-flow map
Used to explain what caused and event and/or the effects of that event.
Cognitive indicators: causes and effects, discuss consequences, what would happen if, predict, change, identify motives, why, results, outcomes, benefits, because, reason, impact of, influence
Event

13. Seeing Analogies AKA bridge map Used to show relationships
Cognitive indicators: identify the common relationship, guess the rule, interpret symbols, simile, metaphor, allegory, ratio
relating
factor as

14. Part to Whole Relationships
AKA brace map
Used to show concepts and their parts
Cognitive indicators: parts of, take apart, show structure, physical components, anatomy, types of, kinds of, label, plus, one, has

15. Practice Create a: Bubble map describing
Circle map defining growth mindset.
Double bubble map comparing and contrasting self with neighbor.
Tree map organizing class schedule into the following categories: favorite classes, least favorite classes, and challenging but worthwhile class.
Day 3 –
1. Practice: identify the cognitive indicators, the thought process and therefore, the thinking map for each question.
2. Trade: interview questions developed yesterday.
3. Identify the cognitive indicators, thought process and thinking map for each question.
4. Set up: the maps for each question on your page and complete them answering the question.