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The Use of i-Think Map and Questioning to Promote Higher-Order Thinking Skills in Mathematics
Faculty of Education, The National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia
Faculty of Education, The National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia
Faculty of Education, The National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia
- 1 Faculty of Education, The National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia
- 2 Faculty of Education, The National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia
- 3 Faculty of Education, The National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia
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Abstract
The 21st century education demands transformation in teaching in order to produce students who are able to meet the challenges by applying higher-order thinking skills. Malaysia is taking the initiative to introduce i-Think program since 2012 to support the aspiration. This article provides guidelines and proposes the use of thinking map in mathematics, focusing on the topic of polygon under geometry. The recommendations of appropriate questioning for teachers to stimulate higher-order thinking skills of students are also discussed.
Keywordsi-ThinkThinking MapHigher-Order Thinking SkillsQuestioning
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