9‐12 Critical Thinking
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9-12 Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Goal A: [Student] will develop inquiry skills (identification and evaluation of evidence, use of analysis and synthesis to guide decision
making and communicate clearly and accurately) at a level of complexity, abstractness, and depth appropriate for gifted learners as
measured by mastery of [1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15/16/17/18/19/20] out of [1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/13/14/15/16/17/18/19/20]
of the following objectives:
Performance Objectives
Units/Topics/Activities
Instructional Strategies
New Mexico State
Standard/Benchmarks
01. After identifying characteristics of critical thinking, [Student] will determine areas of strength and need.
*Study the characteristics of Critical Thinking: (asking questions, defining a problem, examining evidence, analyzing assumptions and biases, avoiding emotional reasoning, avoiding oversimplification, tolerating others interpretations and tolerating ambiguity, etc.)
*Present a case study for group discussion. *State the question at issue.
*Define the problem. *Examine evidence.
*Analyze assumptions and biases and justify personal point of view.
*Wade, C. (1995). Using writing to develop and assess critical thinking. Teaching of Psychology, 22(1), 24-28.
http://www.utc.edu/Administration/WalkerTeachingRe sourceCenter/Faculty/Development
Use of:
*Case Study Discussion Method *Socratic Questioning
*Reciprocal Peer Questioning *Active Listening/Discussion *Cooperative Learning *Strategies (with gifted peers) *Conference Style Learning *Bloom’s Taxonomy
*Strohm, S. M., & Baukus, R. A. (1995). Strategies for fostering critical thinking skills.
Journalism and Mass Communication Educator, 50 (1). 55-62.
http://www.utc.edu/Administrati on/WalkerTeachingResourceCen ter/Faculty/Development
LA Benchmark IA: Listen to, read, react to, and analyze information.
LA Benchmark IB: Synthesize and evaluate information to solve problems across the curriculum.
LA Benchmark 1C: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to evaluate information and solve problems.
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Performance Objectives
Units/Topics/Activities
Instructional Strategies
New Mexico State
Standard/Benchmarks
02. [Student] will break down [1/2/3/4/5] complex problems utilizing analysis, evaluation and synthesis skills.
*Identify a complex problem to solve. *Analyze the problem, identifying individual components to be addressed.
*Evaluate available resources to aid in problem resolution.
*Synthesize and apply skills in solving the problem. *Transfer new learning to problems in a similar or different context.
Critical Reading
Deductive/Inductive Reasoning Discussion
Bloom’s Taxonomy
LA Benchmark IA: Listen to, read, react to, and analyze information.
LA Benchmark IB: Synthesize and evaluate information to solve problems across the curriculum.
LA Benchmark 1C: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to evaluate information and solve problems. CR Standard 4: Students will demonstrate responsible and ethical workplace behaviors.
CR Standard 5: Students will develop effective leadership, interpersonal, and team skills.
03. [Student] will identify personal metacognitive characteristics.
*Study metacognitive characteristics: (asking questions, defining a problem, examining evidence, analyzing assumptions and biases, avoiding emotional reasoning, avoiding oversimplification, considering other interpretations, and tolerating ambiguity) *Individually or in a group, research information on meta-cognitions.
*Analyze personal meta-cognitive skills as applied to communication in a classroom setting.
*Given a classroom scenario, identify, evaluate, and construct an argument that is precise, free of bias and logical fallacies, is logically consistent, based on credible sources, and is strongly reasoned. *Transfer new learning to problems in a similar or different context.
Critical Reading
Deductive/Inductive Reasoning Discussion
Bloom’s Taxonomy Wade (1995)
http//:www.utc.edu/Administrati on/WalkerTeachingResource Center/Faculty Development Beyer (2000) Critical Thinking Jones & Ratcliff, 1993, p. 10
LA Benchmark IA: Listen to, read, react to, and analyze information.
LA Benchmark IB: Synthesize and evaluate information to solve problems across the curriculum.
LA Benchmark 1C: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to evaluate information and solve problems.
04. After identifying a topic, problem, or issue [Student] will formulate [1/2/3/4/5] questions for research.
Define a topic, problem or issue for study; develop an approach of thesis; and formulate substantive questions as a guide for research.
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Brainstorming, Create Rubric Deduction, Induction
Investigation
LA Benchmark IA: Listen to, read, react to, and analyze information.
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Performance Objectives
Units/Topics/Activities
Instructional Strategies
New Mexico State
Standard/Benchmarks
05. [Student] will select and apply a research methodology appropriate for the topic, problem, or issue.
Apply simple correlational study techniques to research an appropriate topic, problem, or issue.
Design and implement a research plan appropriate for the selected topic, problem, or issue.
Bloom’s Taxonomy Brainstorming Create Rubric Deduction Induction Investigation
LA Benchmark 1C: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to evaluate information and solve problems.
06. [Student] will access information from worldwide primary and secondary sources by using a variety of print, electronic, and other media.
In researching any topic, problem or issue, locate relevant and varied worldwide resources, apply appropriate note taking techniques, and record complete information necessary for documentation.
Use of technology Research
Listening/Planning Scheduling
CR Standard 3 Students will
demonstrate the technological knowledge and skills required for future careers.
07. [Student] will assess the validity, reliability, and relevance of the information collected.
Select relevant, reliable, and valid resources.
Construct an annotated bibliography that assesses the relevance, reliability, and validity of sources on a topic, problem, or issue.
Critical Reasoning
Deductive/Inductive Reasoning Questioning Strategies
LA Benchmark 1C: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to evaluate information and solve problems.
08. [Student] will organize and analyze data.
Select appropriate methods of organization for sets of information gathered on a topic, problem or issue and implement them effectively and accurately.
Create a Rubric Bloom’s Taxonomy
Deductive/Inductive Reasoning
LA Benchmark IA: Listen to, read, react to, and analyze information.
CR Standard 2 Students will utilize and manage resources effectively to produce quality services and products.
09. [Student] will synthesize and interpret data and present finding.
Synthesize data, draw conclusions, analyze implications and present findings appropriately.
Critical Reading Bloom’s Taxonomy
Deductive/Inductive Reasoning
LA Benchmark IA: Listen to, read, react to, and analyze information.
LA Benchmark 1C: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to evaluate information and solve problems. 10. [Student] will examine
conclusions and implications in the light of the problem.
Synthesize data, draw conclusions, analyze implications and present findings appropriately.
Critical Reading Bloom’s Taxonomy
Deductive/Inductive Reasoning
CR Standard 5 Students will develop effective leadership, interpersonal, and team skills.
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Performance Objectives
Units/Topics/Activities
Instructional Strategies
New Mexico State
Standard/Benchmarks
11. [Student] will select an appropriate medium to communicate the results of research.
For any research study, select and implement a strategy of communication appropriate for both the content and the intended audience.
Discussions Graphic Organizers Seminar
Visual Representations Use of Tech
Bloom’s Taxonomy
LA Benchmark 1C: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to evaluate information and solve problems. CR Standard 5 Students will develop effective leadership, interpersonal, and team skills.
12. [Student] will apply the cognitive processes of
application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation in a study or investigation.
Apply the complex process in all studies and investigations.
Research
Deductive Reasoning Investigation
Use of Technology Investigation
LA Standard 1 Reading and Listening for Comprehension
LA Benchmark 1C: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to evaluate information and solve problems. 13. [Student] will apply basic
argument forms (i.e., induction and deduction) in a
presentation.
Develop effective persuasive communications that demonstrate proficiency in the use of argument forms. Apply criteria of effective argumentation to affirm or refute persuasive presentations of others.
Inductive Reasoning Use of:
Deductive Reasoning
LA Standard 1 Reading and Listening for Comprehension.
LA Benchmark 1C: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to evaluate information and solve problems. CR Standard 5 Students will develop effective leadership, interpersonal, and team skills.
14. [Student] will apply the elements of reasoning in production and critique of [1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10] communications.
Reason logically (define the central issue, analyze assumptions, select appropriate data or evidence, determine central concepts, distinguish points of view, develop valid inferences, determine purpose, and analyze implications). Paul, 1992.
Deductive/Inductive Reasoning Bloom’s Taxonomy
CR Standard 5 Students will develop effective leadership, interpersonal, and team skills.
15. [Student] will apply the divergent thinking processes of fluency, flexibility, elaboration, and originality in [a/an] ___________________ product/project.
In the creation of all original communications,
demonstrate effective application of divergent thinking processes.
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Inductive/Deductive Reasoning
LA Standard 1 Reading and Listening for Comprehension
LA Benchmark 1C: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to evaluate information and solve problems. CR Standard 2 Students will utilize and manage resources effectively to produce quality services and products.
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Performance Objectives
Units/Topics/Activities
Instructional Strategies
New Mexico State
Standard/Benchmarks
16. [Student] will apply ethical standards in problem solving and decision making.
Apply ethical standards in all problem solving and decision making situations.
Moral Dilemmas Problem-Based Learning
CR Standard 4 Students will demonstrate responsible and ethical workplace behavior.
17. [Student] will synthesize knowledge and skills to communicate ideas, relationships, and issues effectively through products and presentations.
*Demonstrate proficiency in multiple communication forms and technologies
*Select means of communication appropriate to both content and audience.
*Communicate substantive ideas and information effectively
*Participate effectively in discussions and
presentations in public forums (e.g. debate, model UN, mock trial, monologue, community forum).
*Prepare and present an effective oral presentation that develops a thesis about a topic, issue or problem.
Journaling Discussion
Open-Ended Questions Seminar
Critical Reading
Deductive/Inductive Reasoning Use of Technology
Mentorships Modeling
LA Standard 2 Students will communicate effectively through speaking and writing.
LA Benchmark 1C: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to evaluate information and solve problems. CR Standard 2 Students will utilize and manage resources effectively to produce quality services and products.
CR Standard 5 Students will develop effective leadership, interpersonal, and team skills.
18. [Student] will demonstrate proficiency in multiple communication forms and technologies.
*Select a means of communication appropriate to both content and audience.
*Communicate substantive ideas and information effectively.
*Write effective analytical and evaluative essays. *Using a formal citation style appropriate for the topic and discipline, write a documented research paper, which develops a thesis.
*Select an appropriate literary genre in which to express an idea or theme and create a product in that genre to communicate that idea or theme.
*Improve and polish all written communication by applying proofreading and editing skills.
Journaling Discussion
Open-Ended Questions Seminar
Critical Reading
Deductive/Inductive Reasoning Use of Technology
Mentorships Modeling
LA Standard 2 Students will communicate effectively through speaking and writing.
LA Benchmark 1C: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to evaluate information and solve problems.
LA Benchmark ID: Apply knowledge of reading process to evaluate print, non-print, and technology-based information. CR Standard 3 Students will
demonstrate the technological knowledge and skills required for future careers.
