A checklist in teacher language used by teachers to observe and record students’ critical-thinking skills as they work on activities and projects.
A rubric in student language used by elementary students to self-assess their critical thinking skills.
This is a brief overview of the concepts of Fixed and Growth Mindset that explores how navigating the way we think impacts our ability to examine life critically. A brief reflection assignment is included at the end to help students assess the parameters of mindset they currently operate within.
A checklist used by teachers to assess elementary students’ interpretation skills. It can be modified to be used by students as a self-assessment or by peers to provide feedback.