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Thinking Maps is a set of 8 visual patterns that correlate to specific cognitive processes. They are used across all grades and content areas to build the critical thinking, problem-solving, comprehension, and communication skills necessary for academic success in every domain.
Thinking Maps is a whole-school, brain-based approach to teaching and learning designed to build foundational critical thinking, problem-solving, comprehension, and communication skills necessary for academic success.
Thinking maps are some of the most common teaching materials used in schools. These maps are used as presentation material for an audience or simply as a chart that contains various information about a topic. There are eight types of these maps, and each are designed for a specific purpose and offers its own benefits.
Thinking Maps make complex ideas visual to tap into the visual processing centers of the brain. It is a visual language for learning. When students put information into the Maps, they are activating the visual cortex to stimulate memory and understanding.
Thinking Maps ®, created by David Hyerle, are consistent visual patterns linked directly to eight specific thought processes. By visualizing our thinking, we create concrete images of abstract thoughts to reach higher levels of critical and creative thinking individually and collaboratively.