Unit 2 Review

Thinking interdependently means

• to think for yourself

• to ask your mom her opinion

• to guess and hope for the best

• to work with others and welcome their input

If I use information that I already know, and apply prior experiences to something new, then I am using...

• persisting

• applying past knowledge to new situations

• finding humor

• questioning and posing problems

How many Habits of Mind are there?

• 28

• 24

• 19

• 16

Habits of Mind are......

• Problem solving, life related skills, necessary to effectively operate in society.

• Morals and values that our families teach us at a young age.

• Lessons that all middle schoolers learn about

• Nonsense....we don't really need them.

I check for errors in my work. I double check my work to make sure that it is correct. The Habit of Mind I use is...

• thinking about thinking

• striving for accuracy

• perfectionist

• taking responsible risks

To 'gather information through all senses' means...

• Ask myself, “How do I know?”; develop a questioning attitude; Consider what information is needed, choose strategies to get that information; Consider the obstacles needed to resolve.

• Willing to try something new and different; Consider doing things that are safe and sane even though new to me; Face fear of making mistakes or of coming up short and don’t let this stop me.

• Stop to observe what I see; Listen to what I hear; Take note of what I smell; Taste what I am eating; Feel what I am touching.

• Able to change perspective; Consider the input of others; Generate alternatives; Weigh options.

I create a goal, I stick to my plan. Sometimes I might stray from my original plan, but I quickly get back on track to obtain my goal. The H.O.M. I use is....

• striving for accuracy

• persisting

• imagining and creating

• thinking flexibly

Able to change perspective; Consider the input of others; Generate alternatives; Weigh options.

What is the correct H.O.M. for this definition?

• finding humor

• persisting

• managing impulsivity

• thinking flexibly

What is the definition of 'Remaining Open to Continuous Learning'?

• Strive to be clear when speaking and writing; Strive be accurate to when speaking and writing; Avoid generalizations, distortions, minimizations and deletions when speaking, and writing.

• Use what is learned; Consider prior knowledge and experience; Apply knowledge beyond the situation in which it was learned.

• Open to new experiences to learn from; Proud and humble enough to admit when don't know; Welcome new information on all subjects.

• Take time to consider options; Think before speaking or acting; Remain calm when stressed or challenged; Thoughtful and considerate of others; Proceed carefully.

Pay attention to and do not dismiss another person's thoughts, feeling and ideas; Seek to put myself in the other person's shoes; Tell others when I can relate to what they are expressing; Hold thoughts at a distance in order to respect another person's point of view and feelings.

What is the H.O.M. for this definition?

• thinking flexibly

• Listening with understanding and empathy

• gathering information through all senses

• persisting