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Critical Thinking in Math and Science
Importance and methods
By
Corey Banton
Importance
• SCIENCE
Critical Thinking
• Science needs Analyzing, Reasoning, and Problem Solving skills.
• Math needs to produce Evaluating and Problem Solving skills.
Incorporating Critical Thinking into Math
Problem Solving
• “How many apples are left?”
• “What time did the trains pass each other?”
• “How much change did the clerk have to give the customer?”
Graphs and Charts
• Graphs can create a visual understanding of data
• Charts such as pie charts can likewise simplify data and create a better understanding.
Real Life Experience
• Finding real world applicable reasons for math
• Relating to a students interest are key
• Interest level has to be stimulated
Incorporating Critical Thinking into Science
Visibility
• Models are an effective way of conceptualizing
• Creating models assesses a students understanding
Analogies
• Analogies can be effective ways of “connecting the dots” for students
• Analogies can also create an interest level for the student by having something to relate to.
Project Based Learning
• Projects designed for learning are effective ways of developing critical thinking
• Again a visual representation of an event can be conducive to learning
References:
• Milton Chen, Linda Darling-Hammond, Brigid Barron, P. David Pearson, Alan H. Schoenfeld, Elizabeth K. Stage, Timothy D. Zimmerman, Gina N. Cervetti, Jennifer L. Tilson (2008) Powerful Learning. What We Know About Teaching for Understanding. John Wiley & sons Inc.