Habits of Mind Review

Imagine you're a detective of your own mind! What does "Thinking About Your Thinking (Metacognition)" involve?

• Being aware of your own thoughts, strategies, feelings, and actions, just like Isla and Abigail do during their study sessions.

• Ignoring your thoughts and focusing on others, like Daniel when he's daydreaming in class.

• Acting impulsively without thinking, as if you're in a rush to catch a bus.

• Avoiding self-reflection, like a cat avoiding water.

Imagine you're on an adventure. What is the key aspect of "Persisting" to reach the treasure?

• Giving up when things get tough.

• Persevering with a task through to completion.

• Avoiding challenges and taking the easy path.

• Ignoring goals and focusing on distractions.

What does "Managing Impulsivity" encourage you to do?

• Acting without thinking.

• Taking your time and remaining calm.

• Making quick decisions without deliberation.

• Ignoring the consequences of actions.

Imagine you're in a classroom. What does "Striving for Accuracy" mean in a project?

• Doing things carelessly.

• Setting low standards.

• Doing your best and fact-checking.

• Ignoring mistakes and moving on.

Imagine you're in a conversation with 2 friends. What does "Listening with Understanding and Empathy" mean in this scenario?

• Ignoring others' perspectives.

• Devoting mental energy to another person's thoughts.

• Focusing only on your own ideas.

• Avoiding communication with others.

What do you think is the magic behind "Thinking Flexibly"?

• Sticking to one perspective.

• Being able to change perspectives.

• Avoiding new ideas.

• Ignoring alternatives.

What does "Questioning and Posing Problems" encourage you to do?

• Accepting information without question.

• Having a questioning attitude.

• Ignoring data and facts.

• Avoiding problem-solving.

What is the goal of "Thinking Interdependently?"

• Working alone and avoiding teamwork.

• Working with and learning from others.

• Ignoring others' contributions.

• Focusing only on individual success.

What does "Thinking & Communicating with Clarity and Precision" really mean?

• Using vague language.

• Striving for accurate communication.

• Overgeneralizing and exaggerating.

• Avoiding clear expression.

Can you guess what "Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations" is all about?

• Ignoring past experiences.

• Accessing prior knowledge.

• Avoiding learning from the past.

• Disregarding previous lessons.