Critical Thinking is the 2nd C NHHS is working on in classrooms. Critical thinking includes:
- analyzing a driving question and beginning inquiry
- gather and evaluate information
- use evidence and criteria
- justify choices, consider alternatives and implications
Critical thinking requires that students and teachers identify in detail what needs to be known and considering possible points of view regarding the issue. This includes integrating relevant and sufficient information to address the question and evaluate the arguments for possible answers.
Critical thinking goes beyond knowing and/or memorizing the facts and puts students in a position where they are practicing on-the-jobs skills that require them to "build the plane mid-flight" as the learning happens through their inquiry.
Getting Ready for Homecoming!
September 11-16 is Homecoming Week in New Hampton. Students have planned events for each day during end of the day pep rallies and have dress up days throughout the schools and the community. We encourage everyone in the district to participate.
R5 Makes a Stop
On Wednesday, September 6, Mike Donahue and R5 productions returned to campus with a new Value Up program. He spent 2 hours speaking to the student body about walking a mile in someone else's shoes, having value for yourself and other, and owning up to who we are. The senior class made a pledge to stand behind each other not only when things are good, but through those tough moment that challenge them every day. Mike also spent the day working with individual students and made a stop at NH Middle School on Thursday to share his message with grades 5-8.
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