1st Edition
Learn to Think Basic Exercises in the Core Thinking Skills for Ages 6-11
Introduction Organisational Thinking Observing properties Observing similarities Observing differences Categorising Comparing Ordering in terms of size and time Thinking about concepts Generalising Concept maps Analytical Thinking Analysing relationships Analysing patterns in sequence Evaluative Thinking Distinguishing Facts from Opinions Distinguishing definite from indefinite conclusions Challenging the reliability of a claim Distinguishing relevant from irrelevant information Decision making Considering other points of view Asking better questions Creative Thinking Creative consequences Reverse creative thinking Analysing the creativity of designs Creativity from random objects Visual creativity Creative thinking about uses
Biography
John Langrehr has spent more than 25 years as a cognitive psychologist at the University of South Australia. He has written many books and articles for teachers and presented at numerous conferences.
