Thinking+Tools

=__Thinking Tools__=

Showing Evidence Tool
//The// Showing Evidence Tool //helps students learn how to construct well-reasoned arguments and prove their case with credible evidence. The tool provides a visual framework to make claims, identify evidence, evaluate the quality of that evidence, explain how the evidence supports or weakens claims, and reach conclusions based on the evidence. This thinking tool supports activities where students debate differences, make and defend decisions, and analyze conflicting information.// //The tool and related resources are available for free, from any computer that is connected to the Internet. Students may work on their claims and evidence at home or at school, and can be paired with another team to review their ideas.// (@http://educate.intel.com/en/ThinkingTools/ShowingEvidence)

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Seeing Reason Tool
// With the //Seeing Reason Tool //students create visual maps of the factors and relationships in a cause-and-effect investigation. These maps make thinking visible and promote collaboration as students work together to refine their understanding.// (@http://educate.intel.com/en/ThinkingTools/SeeingReason)

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Visual Ranking Tool
// The //Visual Ranking Tool //brings focus to the thinking behind making ordered lists. Students identify and refine criteria as they assign order or ranking to a list. They must explain their reasoning and can compare their work with each other in a visual diagram. This tool supports activities where students need to organize ideas, debate differences, and reach consensus.//(@http://educate.intel.com/en/ThinkingTools/VisualRanking)

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