Thinking Maps is a language of eight visual patterns each based on a fundamental thinking process. These patterns are used individually and in combination across every grade level curriculum area as an integrated set of tools for life-long learning.
Thinking Maps provide a common visual language in classrooms and whole schools. They enable easy transfer and continuous development of thinking processes across all content areas and grade levels.
The eight maps are:
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Circle Map is for Brainstorming or Defining in Context.
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Bubble Map is for Describing using adjectives or adjective phrases.
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Double Bubble Map is for Comparing and Contrasting.
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Tree Map is for Classifying.
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Brace Map is used for seeing Whole to Parts relationships.
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Flow Map is used for Sequencing.
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Multi-Flow Map is used for analyzing Cause and Effect relationships.
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Bridge Map is used for Seeing Analogies.
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