Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning

Building Thinking Classrooms: Conditions for Problem-Solving

Evidence in Action

Samaya Williams | Published: May 2nd, 2025 by K20 Center

  • PLANS Data Source Grade Level GPA, SCELS

Summary

This brief explores teaching practices that foster thinking classrooms, including engaging tasks, oral task delivery, random groupings, vertical non-permanent surfaces, dynamic room organization, answering keep-thinking questions, managing flow, levelling at the bottom, and process-oriented assessment.