ERIC Number: EJ1008680
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1935-7125
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Thinking Maps: Research-Based Instructional Strategy in a PDS
Kessler, Cristy; Zuercher, Deborah K.; Wong, Caroline S.
School-University Partnerships, v6 n1 p33-46 Spr 2013
An exploratory action research case study was conducted at Moanalua Middle School from 2006-2009 to examine the impact of Thinking Maps on student achievement. Thinking Maps are not just another set of graphic organizers but a set of eight of unique visual mind maps with each linked to a specific higher-order thinking pattern. This study tells the story of one middle school where a school-wide initiative demonstrated an increase to 86% grade-level reading proficiency within three years. (Contains 5 figures and 1 table.)
Descriptors: Thinking Skills, Educational Strategies, Action Research, Case Studies, Reading Fluency, Effective Schools Research, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Innovation, Teacher Effectiveness, Best Practices, Grounded Theory, Professional Development Schools, College School Cooperation, Partnerships in Education, Achievement Gains
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 7; Grade 8; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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