FOCUS/REVIEW qUESTION: STUDENT OF THE DAY!

LEARNING TARGETS:

• Describe the different methods we can use to solve problems.
  • Insight, Trial & Error, Algorithms, Heuristics
• What kind of obstacles hinder our ability to problem solve?
  •  Confirmation Bias, Mental Sets & Functional Fixedness
• What is functional fixedness and how does it impede our ability to problem solve?
• Be able to define in your own words and give an example for each of the major flaws in thinking discussed in Module 2.2b.

AGENDA:

• Module 2.2b: Solving Problems & Making Decisions PP Notes: (Virtual Lecture - up to 27:22)
  • When have you found yourself stuck in a mental set?
    • Think of examples of the different types of thinking and problem solving and add them to your notes or the Faulty Thinking Chart in Google Classroom to help you when you study for the test.
    • Functional Fixedness explained (2 min)
      
      
• Faulty Thinking Internet Activity (Google Classroom) - complete this while we go over the notes in class.
• Need to review today's lesson?
  • Mr. Sinn covers Different Ways of Thinking & Problem Solving (8 min)
  • Mr. Sinn covers How Biases and Errors in Thinking Occur (8 min)
    

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Faulty Thinking Internet Activity (Google Classroom) - Work on completing it to prepare for WEDNESDAY'S quiz.
• Study Modules 2.2a-b for a Quiz on WEDNESDAY!

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

• EXTRA CREDIT: Complete the Podcast Summary Sheet on the following. (+1 each - maximum of 2).

  • Why you think you're right -- even if you're wrong TED Talk (11 min)
  • Ignorance for Dummies - An examination of the Dunning-Kruger Effect. When you're the only one who doesn't know how bad you are at something.
  • The Science of Reasoning with Unreasonable People - NY Times Article
    • You can create your own NY Times account using the school's access - Go to https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/digitalpass and using your school email, set up an account.

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: Problem solving activities...

• After finishing today's lesson, complete the Brain Teasers on our Google Classroom.
• Go ahead and try the Nail Balancing problem or Tangle Tango in the back of the room as one of your brainteasers.
  • Do at least 2 of the 3 Brain Teasers in our Google Classroom and gain +1 on your quiz.

LEARNING TARGETS:

• Explain the difference between Availability, Representative Heuristics & Anchoring Bias.
• Explain the difference between Confirmation and Belief Bias.
• Describe the Dunning-Kruger Effect and how it develops.
• Explain the Overconfidence and how it distorts our thoughts.

AGENDA:

• Module 2.2b: Solving Problems & Making Decisions PP Notes: (Virtual Lecture (27:22-END)
  • Overcoming Functional Fixedness & using Divergent Thinking - Apollo 13 Brainstorming Clip (4 min)
  • Explain the difference between Availability and Representative Heuristics.
    • Test your Heuristics knowledge using the Heuristics Review PP - Can you tell the difference between these availability and representative heuristic examples?
  • Framing Demo: Can how we ask a question can change the way we think about the answer?
    
    
• Review on Your Own:
  • Watch to review:
    • Mr. Sinn covers Different Ways of Thinking & Problem Solving (8 min)
    • Mr. Sinn covers How Biases and Errors in Thinking Occur (8 min)
  • Test your Heuristics knowledge using the Heuristics Review PP - Can you tell the difference between these availability and representative heuristic examples?
  • Flip It! Heurstics & Algorithms (4 min)
  • Mental Set Prezi - a quick review of Mental Sets
  • Availability vs. Representative Heuristics - A Quick Review
  • Availability Heuristic Explained
  • Confirmation Bias Explained (3 min)
  • Thinking & Problem Solving Review

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Study Modules 34-35 for a Quiz on TOMORROW!
  • Test your Heuristics knowledge using the Heuristics Review PP - Can you tell the difference between these availability and representative heuristic examples?
  • Quizlet (Thank you, Lark Eslick!) - To use these you must "join" our class using this LINK
  • Thinking & Problem Solving Practice Test
• Read & Take Notes on MODULE 2.8a: THEORIES OF INTELLIGENCE (Pg. 254-261) - Due THURSDAY (see Google Classroom for Study Outline)
  • Intelligence Unit Concept Map

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

• EXTRA CREDIT: Complete the Podcast Summary Sheet on the following. (+1 each - maximum of 2).
  • Complete the Podcast Summary Sheet on the following. (+1 each - maximum of 2).
    • Why you think you're right -- even if you're wrong TED Talk (11 min)
    • Do Hot Streaks Really Exist - A look at basketball - RadioLab (listen up to 7:45,
    • Ignorance for Dummies - An examination of the Dunning-Kruger Effect. When you're the only one who doesn't know how bad you are at something.
    • The Science of Reasoning with Unreasonable People - NY Times Article - You can create your own NY Times account using the school's access - Go to https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/digitalpass and using your school email, set up an account.

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: Watch to review (Choose 1):

• Mr. Sinn covers Different Ways of Thinking & Problem Solving (8 min)
• Mr. Sinn covers How Biases and Errors in Thinking Occur (8 min)

LEARNING TARGETS:

• Show what you've learned on Thinking & Problem Solving on today's quiz!
• Introduce the Intelligence Test

AGENDA:

• QUIZ OVER MODULES 2.2a-b TODAY!
  
  
• Controversy of Intelligence: Crash Course (11 min)

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Read & Take Notes on MODULE 2.8a: THEORIES OF INTELLIGENCE (Pg. 254-261) - Due TOMORROW (see Google Classroom for Study Outline)
  • Intelligence Unit Concept Map

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

• Read and take notes on MODULE 2.8b: ASSESSING INTELLIGENCE (pg. 262-270) - due FRIDAY
  

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: What makes a person "intelligent?"

LEARNING TARGETS:

• MODULE 2.2a: Theories of Intelligence:
  • Is intelligence a single, general ability or is it a cluster of different mental abilities? 
  • Explain the arguments for generalized intelligence.
  • Explain the concepts of Gf & Gc, and CHC Theory.
  • Compare and contrast Gardner’s & Sternberg’s theories of multiple intelligences and the criticisms they face.
  • Explain emotional intelligence and its 4 components.

AGENDA:

• Module 2.2a: Theories of Intelligence PP Notes (Virtual Lecture):
• Islands of Genius: Autistic Savants:
  • 10 Amazing Savants with "Real" Superpowers (8 min)
  • Stephen Wiltshire - Artist Draws City From Memory (4 min)
  • Alonzo Clemons - Sculpturist (3 min)
  • Rex Lewis-Clack - Pianist (4 min)
  • Kim Peek - Remembers Everything (6 min), see his difficulties with literalism
  • Dane Bottino - Artist (2 min)
  • George Widener - Calendar Calculator (3 min)
    
    
• Try some Intelligent tests yourself!
• What are your "intelligence" strengths? Gardner M.I. Test
• How is your emotional intelligence? Emotional Intelligence Test
  
  
• Review today's lesson with Mr. Sinn's Evolution of Intelligence video

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Read and take notes on MODULE 2.8b: ASSESSING INTELLIGENCE (pg. 262-270) - due TOMORROW
  • Intelligence Unit Concept Map
• EXTRA CREDIT: Complete the Podcast Summary Sheet on the following. (+1 each - maximum of 2).
  • Accidental Genius - Darold Treffert TED Talk (17 min)

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

• Read and take notes on MODULE 2.8c: STABILITY & INFLUENCES ON INTELLIGENCE (pg. 270-280)- due MONDAY AFTER BREAK.
• Start on your Physical & Gender Development Unit that you're learning on your own - see Google Classroom!
  

FOCUS/REVIEW QUESTION: How smart are you? The MENSA IQ Challenge or try MENSA Online Workout

LEARNING TARGETS:

• MODULE 2.8b: ASSESSING INTELLIGENCE:
  •Explain the characteristics of an intelligence test, and compare and contrast achievement & aptitude tests.
  •Explain when and why intelligence tests were created, and how today’s tests differ from early intelligence tests.
  •Explain the elements of the normal curve, and explain standardization, reliability, & validity

AGENDA:

• Module 2.8b: Assessing Intelligence PP Notes (Virtual Lecture):
  • Review on Your Own:
    • Mr. Sinn: Principles of Intelligence Tests (5 min)
    • Crash Course: Brain vs Bias - Testing & Genetics of Intelligence (11 min)
      
      
• Fragments of Genius - Understanding Savants video

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Read and take notes on MODULE 2.8c: STABILITY & INFLUENCES ON INTELLIGENCE (pg. 270-280)- due MONDAY AFTER BREAK.
• EXTRA CREDIT: Complete the Podcast Summary Sheet on the following. (+1 each - maximum of 2).
  • Genetics, History, and the American Eugenics Movement (9 min)
  • Why our IQ levels are higher than our grandparents' - James Flynn TED Talk (18 min)

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS:

• Start on your Physical & Gender Development Unit that you're learning on your own - see Google Classroom!
• Exam Review is now available in Google Classroom. It is not an assignment but would be helpful to do if you want to prepare for the exam!