An Introduction to Levels of Thinking

Essential Question:

How will understanding Levels of Thinking help me to be a better student?

Quickwrite:

In life, why is it important to ask good relevant questions? Give an example.

Levels of ThinkingLevel 1 ― Gathering/Recall

• Gathering information • Book questions – Information is either known or can be found in a

book.

Level 2 ― Process a Skill/Concept• Thinking about the information• Cannot be accomplished without completing Level 1 thinking

Level 3 – Strategic Thinking• Formulate next steps and making connections• Cannot be accomplished without completing Level 1 & 2 thinking

Level 4 ― Extended Thinking/Output• Applying the information to new situations and making judgments• Cannot be accomplished without completing Level 1, 2, & 3

thinking

Depth of Know

ledge Levels

Level 1 — Gathering/Recall• Who was the 1st president of the US?• Who was the 16th president of the US?

Level 2 — Process a Skill/Concept• What qualities make an effective president?

Level 3 – Strategic Thinking• How were Washington & Lincoln similar and how were they different?

Level 4 — Output• Who was the better president: Washington or

Lincoln? Explain your thinking and support with 3-5 pieces of evidence.

Levels of Thinking

Levels of Thinking“Relativity” by MC Escher

Summary Prompt:

What are the four different levels of thinking? How can asking questions from each level help me to be a better learner?