This is the second year for Pottsboro ISD to be using Thinking Maps®. This program helps students to identify the eight main thinking patterns and attach them to consistent visual organizers. It is amazing the level of thought that can be demonstrated by even our youngest learners. If you would like more information about Thinking Maps®, please visit their website at www.thinkingmaps.com/index.htm

Used for defining in context

Used for describing

Used for comparing two objects

Used to sequence events in order

Used to examine cause and effect relationships

Used to sort and categorize

Used to break something down into its component parts

Used to look at the relationship between objects as in analogies