ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A growing number of high school students are looking for opportunities to do academic research, hoping to add ‘published author’ to their list of achievements when they apply to colleges. But experts say that the trend of high school research, while well-intentioned, has plenty of pitfalls. They may be playing sports.

High School 86

High School Research Research Skills Private School 86

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Thinking routines offer more than just a structured pathway for students to delve into their thinking and explore the content deeply; they also serve as a window into their cognitive processes, offering invaluable formative assessment data. This phase underscores the significance of critical evaluation, research skills, and reasoning.

Critical Thinking 167

Critical Thinking Research Skills Humanities Cultures 167

Students of History

MAY 25, 2023

They encourage critical thinking, creativity, and research skills. Encourage your students to be creative and think critically. Step 3: Research Allow students to work together (I like pairs or groups of 3 for this activity) and give them time to research and explore the vocabulary terms.

History 52

History Critical Thinking Middle School Research Skills 52

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 3, 2016

These are questions of a sort every thinking person confronts every day. My students were starting to figure things out, using their critical thinking skills. Our first-year programs examine fundamental human questions; promote collaborative learning; and develop reading, writing, speaking and research skills.

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Economics History Humanities Critical Thinking 97