Thinking Maps

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Thinking Maps are a set of Graphic organizer techniques used in K-12 education . There are eight maps that are designed to correspond with eight different fundamental thinking processes. They are supposed to provide a common visual language to information structure, often employed when students take notes.

Circle Map - used for defining in context
Bubble Map - used for describing with adjectives
Flow Map - used for sequencing and ordering
Brace Map - used for identifying part/whole relationships
Tree Map - used for classifying/grouping
Double Bubble Map - used for comparing and contrasting
Multi-Flow Map - used for analyzing causes and effects
Bridge Map - used for illustrating analogies

Thinking Maps, Inc., claims trademark protection on the term "thinking maps".^[1]

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^ From the MapTheMind website: Note: The term "Thinking Maps" and the term "Thinking Maps" with the graphic forms of the eight Maps have registered trademarks. No use of the term "Thinking Maps" with or without the graphic forms of the eight Maps may be used in any way without the permission of Thinking Maps, Inc.