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Higher Order Thinking Skills: The higher order thinking skills shows examples of questions for this concept at various levels of cognitive demand.

Standard 2.0 Knowledge of Geometry

Topic A. Plane Geometric Figures

Indicator 1. Recognize and use the attributes of plane geometric figures

Objective a. Sort objects by one attribute such as: shape, color, and size

Question

The suggested questions below promote higher cognitive thinking for students:

  • Describe the objects. How will you sort them?
  • Why did you decide to put the _____ there?
  • Why are these objects sorted this way?
  • Where would this object belong? How do you know?
  • Can you think of anything else that could belong in this group?
  • Why can't the _____ go in this group?
  • Is there anything else that could go inside this group?
  • Can you think of a different way to sort these objects?
  • How many ways can you sort these objects?
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Resources for Objective 2.A.1.a:
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