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Thinking Maps

What are Thinking Maps®?

Thinking Maps

Thinking Maps® are eight visual-verbal learning tools.

Each is based on a fundamental thinking process and used together as a set of tools for showing relationships.
Thinking Maps® give students and teachers a common language for meaningful learning.
The consistency and flexibility of each of the Thinking Maps® promotes:

    • student-centered and cooperative learning
    • concept development, reflective thinking
    • creativity
    • clarity of communication
    • continuous cognitive development

Students will construct knowledge, much like carpenters working together using a common set of tools to build a new structure. Thinking Maps®can help students become independent, reflective, life-long problem-solvers and learners. 
Learn more about the eight Thinking Maps®