How can critical thinking help your students learn mathematics? In this session, we will investigate ways teachers can use different types of critical challenges to engage diverse learners in reasoning and communicating about mathematics. We will also explore the power of critical thinking to support self-regulated learning and build students’ confidence in using a strategic approach to posing and solving mathematical problems.
NOTE: This session will be most beneficial to those who are familiar with the TC2 model of critical thinking.
Presented by: Cynthia Nicolson, TC2
Audience: Primary/Junior
About the facilitator:
Cynthia Nicolson
Cynthia brings a passion for mathematics and science, plus years of experience as an educator, to her work as a facilitator with The Critical Thinking Consortium. A former elementary teacher and instructor at the University of British Columbia, Cynthia has been inspired by the power of the TC2 approach to engage students of all ages. She has written 18 information books for children, including Exploring Space, which won the annual science writing award from the American Institute of Physics in 2001. Cynthia lives on Bowen Island, a 20-minute ferry ride from West Vancouver.