The Critical Thinking Co.: Infuses critical analysis into curriculum
For an enjoyable while effective program that is best suited for above average learners but can be adapted to fit any style, we recommend the Critical Thinking Company. It was inspired by the process of content creation for gifted and talented learners and seeks to expand the logical reasoning and critical thinking skills taught to all learners.The Building Thinking Skills Workbook from the Critical Thinking Co. is an overarching curriculum that develops the mindset and techniques necessary for math, science, social studies and more while simultaneously focusing on verbal skills. This resource will teach your child how to think critically and analyze situations, which is a life skill that will stick with them far beyond the coming year. The Critical Thinking Co. provides workbooks, either paper-based or online, that challenge students to dig deeper into their lessons than simply rote memorization. These workbooks contain various fun and informative activities to ensure that students gain a grasp of the subjects as well as build life skills. The Building Thinking Skills workbooks are especially suited for gifted learners and inquisitive students that enjoy puzzles and analysis. They allows them to learn in a way that they can truly benefit from, as well as enjoy. Some families consider the workbook-based approach of The Critical Thinking Co.'s products to be impersonal and not connect to every type of learner. We encourage parents to let children to work at their own pace, with only some guidance. Families agree that the skills that the workbooks teach are best learned through a heuristic approach.
Grades: All Ages (Toddler-12th grade)
Cost: Each subject area offers its workbook, with answers included, for around $30, which can be further decreased rather drastically by purchasing a bundle which arrives with every subject for a grade.
OTHER DETAILS
Key features
Type of Tool: Website, Workbooks
Time required: Due to the independence that the Critical Thinking Company affords students, students generally achieve results after any amount of consistent, applied practice. Families say kids need to spend a minimum of 20 minutes a day per subject area to keep themselves at or above their grade level.
Special Needs:
Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read):
Screens
Screens: Screens are optional
Online requirement:
Time
Parent/Caregiver Involvement: Kids can use it with no help from a parent, teacher or caregiver
Prep Time: n/a
Other characteristics
Modality: Visual
Adaptive: No, it is the same for every student
Educational Philosophy: Montessori, Constructivist Learning Theory
Other characteristics: STEM, Inclusive of diverse viewpoints and perspectives, Fun and entertaining, workbook-based
Accountability
Assessment: There are activities and quizzes that the student can take to asses their readiness at a particular moment, but no way to track a student's overall progress through the course.
State Standards: Takes standards and common core into consideration, but actively tries to not align to any one group's standards for education.
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