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- 1. Critical Thinking in Math and Science Importance and methods By Corey Banton
- 3. Critical Thinking • Science needs Analyzing, Reasoning, and Problem Solving skills. • Math needs to produce Evaluating and Problem Solving skills.
- 4. Incorporating Critical Thinking into Math
- 5. 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?”
- 6. 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.
- 7. Real Life Experience • Finding real world applicable reasons for math • Relating to a students interest are key • Interest level has to be stimulated
- 8. Incorporating Critical Thinking into Science
- 9. Visibility • Models are an effective way of conceptualizing • Creating models assesses a students understanding
- 10. 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.
- 11. 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
- 12. 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.
Editor's Notes
- Both math and science lend each other to develop critical thinking if applications and guidelines for such are stressed. Math on one hand seems so simple in many applications but uses reflective thought in many of its more complex applications. Science by its very nature induces critical thinking but lessons need to be well planned to induce a thorough understanding of scientific theories and proofs.
- Critical thinking skills mentioned above are the basis for Math and Science. An educators awareness of this fact can help them produce lessons and lesson plans that will effectively develop these skills. Critical thinking skills are important to Math and Science to create a more thorough understanding of the subject material and therefore give the students a more effective way of reasoning and reflecting on future decisions.
- Although these are simple problems that all students must consider, critical thinking skills are and have to be developed to arrive at a correct answer. Problem solving in Math is introduced at an early age but has to be continued throughout the educational process to be effective in continuing to develop acceptable critical thinking skills.
- Graphs and charts can stimulate critical thinking. To create a graph or chart, a conceptual understanding of the data investigated has to be indicative. Planning and consideration of data to be revealed by a graph or chart is also a way of inducing critical thinking.
- If during the process of a lesson in Math, a real life application can be established, it is more likely to collect the students interest and beget critical thinking. In carpentry, many math lessons are integrated into the construction of various projects. A student not likely to enjoy math can sometimes relate if he/she has an interest in construction. Just an example.
- Making things more visible to students creates a better understanding of scientific theory. Something as simple as the world is not flat can be better understood with a model. When students are required to make models, such as, an atom, they have to understand the atom to visualize the atom.
- As the text indicated (Dolgin, 2011), to better relate the wetlands to a student, an educator might use the analogy of a sponge to comparatively explain the wetlands environment. Analogies such as this can raise the interest level of a student because it gives them something they can relate to. This comparison will make it easier for the student to understand and consequently peak their interest.
- Projects in Science have to be researched and carefully planned. This is true with all aspects of Science, whether it be simple Science or Chemistry, Biology, or Physics. All Sciences can have a project based aspect. This creates a visual representation of a scientific events or theories. Projects also give students the ability to document progress and results in different situations which leads to in-depth thought processes.