Thinking routines are a set of questions or a brief sequence of steps used to scaffold and support pupils' thinking. Researchers designed Thinking Routines to deepen pupils' thinking and to help make that thinking visible. 

We are implementing 4 Thinking Routines that match our cognitive abilities.

Thinking Critically – Claim, Support, Question

Thinking Analytically – What makes you say that? 

Thinking Creatively – See, Think, Wonder

Thinking Reflectively – I used to think... but now I think

Claim, Support, Question

The Claim, Support, Question routine helps learners to:

• Identify and probe claims of fact or belief
• look for patterns
• spot generalisations
• identify assertions

What makes you say that?

The What makes you say that routine helps learners to:

• identify the basis for their thinking
• elaborate on the thinking that lies behind their responses
• foster a disposition towards evidential reasoning

See, Think, Wonder

The See, Think, Wonder routine helps learners to:

• make careful observations
• make thoughtful interpretations

It helps to:

• stimulate curiosity
• set the stage for enquiry

I used to think ... Now I think... 

The I used to think ... but now I think routine helps learners to:

• reflect on their thinking
• connect to their prior knowledge
• explore how their thinking has changed
• talk about and make their thinking visible to others