Nimble Wits: Critical Thinking and Creative Problem-Solving
Nimble Wits: Critical Thinking and Creative Problem-Solving This class is suitable for both Middle School AND High School students.
Flexible and creative
problem-solving is critical to success in life.
Many students are intimidated by complex problems and shrink from
risking experimental ways to solve problems, whether in the classroom,
laboratory, or the community. How do we
teach this? How do we encourage students
to develop new approaches to problem-solving?
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Through play.
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Through modeling and direct
instruction in solving varieties of problems and puzzles.
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Through engaging in games in a
zero-risk environment.
People throughout history, in varied
cultures, played with word games, puzzles, board games, and mazes as
entertainment. Historically, we sharpen
our wits by engaging with one another.
Nimble wits develop when we are
unafraid to noodle around until we discover an answer, when we are humorously
engaged in activities that challenge us in settings that we know are
zero-risk. It is important that every
participant feels completely secure and supported in this class.
We will utilize a variety of
Critical Thinking Press products and a variety of games to explore the delight
of using our brains in new ways. This
class is particularly helpful for students with math anxiety. It is not a math class, but an enhancement to
mathematical thinking.
Tuition $45/month, $200 if paid in full at first class. Additional $5 late fee per week will be applied after first class of the month. All materials will be provided by the teacher.
Minimum 4 students, maximum 10 NOTE: Depending on enrollment, separate Middle and High School classes may be possible.
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