101 Quick Thinking Games and Riddles (SmartFun Activity Books)
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The entertaining 101 Quick Thinking Games and Riddles is the teacher's answer for how to enliven curriculum, what to do when the lesson ends early, or what to do with the one child who always finishes first and wants another challenge. The games encourage concentration, patience, reasoning, an understanding of numbers and logic, and working with letters and words. They enhance memory skills, can be used anytime and are great for substitute teachers, free time, and broadening math or English lessons.
Critical thinking is a core skill needed to make all your studies more effective. This totally revised and updated book is a must if you want to find out how to develop your own arguments and evaluate other people's. Specifically, you will need to look at others' assumptions and their use of evidence. Learn how to spot, and rectify, weaknesses of your own. An indispensable book, especially for students following the OCR AS-level course in Critical Thinking.
Exams are looming. How do you ensure you get the marks you want? This little book is packed with practical advice and proven methods: When revising, unplug your Internet connection and disconnect from MSN messenger. You'll never get anything done if they're on! Utilise index cards and mind maps to visualise subjects, and learn how to read actively; keep the same study schedule as your friends; it's no good thinking you'll study all evening if they're watching TV or joking around; and in the exam, decode essay questions: highlight key words and activity words so you understand what it's asking you to do.
Using case studies and real-life examples of his "six thinking hats", de Bono shows how each of us can become a better thinker through deliberate role-playing.
How to Unlock Your Full Potential for Success and Achievement "This book gives you a step-by-step system to transform your thinking about yourself and your potential, enabling you to achieve greater success in every area of your life."
