ABSTRACT

This practical, very effective resource helps elementary school teachers and curriculum leaders develop the skills to design instructional tasks and assessments that engage students in higher-level critical thinking, as recommended by the Common Core State Standards. Real examples of formative and summative assessments from a variety of content areas are included and demonstrate how to successfully increase the level of critical thinking in every elementary classroom! This book is also an excellent resource for higher education faculty to use in undergraduate and graduate courses on assessment and lesson planning.

chapter 1|10 pages

Importance of Critical Thinking

chapter 3|14 pages

Misconceptions, Challenges, and a Solution

chapter 5|27 pages

Interpretive Exercises: Visual Materials

chapter 6|22 pages

Interpretive Exercises: Quotations

chapter 7|16 pages

Establishing a Culture of Thinking

chapter 8|3 pages

Conclusion