Examining Reasoning
Description
Examining Reasoning: Classroom Techniques to Help Students Produce and Defend Claims explores explicit techniques for mastering this crucial strategy of instructional practice. It includes: . Explicit steps for implementation . Recommendations for monitoring students' ability to examine errors in reasoning . Adaptations for students who struggle, have special needs, or excel in learning . Examples and nonexamples from classroom practice . Common mistakes and ways to avoid them
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Content
- Cover
- EXAMINING REASONING
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Introduction
- Examining Reasoning
- PART I Examing Logic in Reasoning
- Instructional Technique 1 Using Logic to Examine a Response
- Instructional Technique 2 Examining Errors and the Accuracy of a Response
- Instructional Technique 3 Examining the Efficiencies of Multiple Methods of Problem Solving
- PART II Supporting Claims and Assertions with Evidence
- Instructional Technique 4 Producing and Defending Claims Related to Content
- Instructional Technique 5 Identifying and Analyzing Claims in an Author's Work
- Instructional Technique 6 Judging Reasoning and Evidence in an Author's Work
- Conclusion
- References
- Index
