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Standards Mastery through Critical Thinking
ThinkUp! offers the same rigor and TEKS-aligned content you’ve grown to love in Total Motivation, in a fun and modern student-centric look—AND it now integrates critical thinking as a visible and meaningful component of instruction through the 9 Traits of Critical Thinking.™
We value our partnership with administrators and teachers, and we are excited to share the enhanced features of ThinkUp! that continue to meet the challenges of today’s classroom. We’re here to support students and teachers as you transition from Total Motivation to ThinkUp!
The following pages outline key enhancements in ThinkUp! ELAR, ThinkUp! Math, and ThinkUp! Science. We are confident that you will appreciate these new features.
The ThinkUp! series includes:
• ELAR Levels 1–8
• Math Levels 1–8
• Science Levels 3–8
• Writing Levels 4 & 7
• Interactive web-based digital platform for all subjects
Thanks to your feedback, we’ve made Total Motivation even better … and we’re excited to introduce ThinkUp!
mentoringminds.comCall us at 844-452-4341 to implement ThinkUp! in your classroom.
100% aligned to the TEKS!
ThinkUp! introduces the 9 Traits of Critical Thinking™ that are characteristic of skillful critical
thinkers: Adapt, Examine, Create, Communicate, Collaborate, Reflect, Strive, Link, and
Inquire. By integrating these 9 traits across the curriculum, educators build a school-wide
thinking culture that supports student growth and achievement.
Examine
Inquire
Strive
Link
Create
I adjust my actions and strategies to
accomplish tasks
I work with others to achieve better
outcomes
I use clear language to express my ideas and to
share information
I use my knowledge and imagination to express new
and innovative ideas
I use a variety of methods to explore
and to analyze
I seek information that excites my curiosity and
inspires my learning
I apply knowledge to reach new
understandings
I review my thoughts and experiences to guide my actions
I use e�ort and determination to focus on challenging tasks
Reflect
Adapt
Collaborate
Traitsof CriticalThinking
Communicate
Pre-assessments to determine student’s understanding of prerequisite concepts
ThinkUp! ELAR is also available in a digital format.
Key Features:
• Interactive, web-based instruction
• Real-time student progress monitoring
• Digitally enabled capabilities including classification, ordered list, and token highlight
• Easy toggling between Student and Teacher Editions
• Clever integration
Introduces students to learning targets to understand learning outcomes for each unit
Engaging activities to introduce and explore concepts
Essential vocabulary building and reinforcement activities
Intervention activities to support students who have demonstrated a need for intervention and reinforcement
Extension activities to encourage deeper understanding and application of concepts
Assessments for students to assess their learning
Cross-curricular connections that support ELAR and other content areas presented through unique learning opportunities
Focus critical thinking traits embedded throughout unit activities
Guided Instruction offers a brief explanation of the unit concept with practice
Includes Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, and Research standards aligned with the new ELAR TEKS
Opportunities for teacher and student reflection on teaching and learning
Pre-assessments (2–8) to determine student’s understanding of prerequisite concepts
ThinkUp! Math is also available in a digital format.
Key Features:
• Interactive, web-based instruction
• Real-time student progress monitoring
• Digitally enabled capabilities including classification, match list, and drag-and-drop activities
• Easy toggling between Student and Teacher Editions
• Clever integration
Introduces students to learning targets to understand learning outcomes for each unit
Engaging activities to introduce and explore concepts
Essential vocabulary building and reinforcement activities
Extension activities to encourage deeper understanding and application of concepts
Intervention activities to support students who have demonstrated a need for intervention and reinforcement
Post-assessments for students to assess their learning
Focus critical thinking traits embedded throughout unit activities
Concept Development offers a brief explanation of the unit concept with practice
Opportunities for teacher and student reflection on their learning
Pre-assessments (3–8) to determine student’s understanding of prerequisite concepts
ThinkUp! Science is also available in a digital format.
Key Features:
• Interactive, web-based instruction
• Real-time student progress monitoring
• Digitally enabled capabilities including classification and drag-and-drop activities
• Easy toggling between Student and Teacher Editions
• Clever integration
Introduces students to learning targets to understand learning outcomes for each unit
Engaging activities to introduce and explore concepts
Essential vocabulary building and reinforcement activities
Intervention activities to support students needing extra support/reinforcement
Extension activities to encourage deeper understanding and application of concepts
Post-assessments for students to assess their learning
Cross-curricular connections that support Science and other content areas
Focus critical thinking traits embedded throughout unit activities
Concept Development offers a brief explanation of the unit concept with practice
Opportunities for teacher and student reflection on their learning
TOTALMOTIVATION
READING/WRITING
TOTALMOTIVATION
MATH
TOTALMOTIVATION
SCIENCE
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
Call us at 844-452-4341 to implement ThinkUp! in your classroom.Introducing ThinkUp!
The teacher and student content in every unit is consistently structured in five components:
• Getting Started introduces the unit focus TEKS/concept and the Critical Thinking traits that support students as they learn, practice, and master the TEKS/concept. This component also guides planning and instruction as educators use the diagnostic information provided by the Pre-Assessment.
• Instruction provides an explanation for students and teachers of the unit focus TEKS/concept, including an identification of the essential vocabulary. This component offers students an opportunity to learn and apply the unit focus TEKS/concept and receive immediate feedback and support.
• Assessment gives students an opportunity to apply the unit focus TEKS/concept in a context that mirrors high-stakes testing. Teachers can use the Assessment component to monitor student learning and make instructional decisions regarding the need for interventions or reinforcements for individual students or the large group.
• Intervention offers engaging instructional activities that support students who have demonstrated the need for intervention and reinforcement in order to show mastery of the unit focus TEKS/concept.
• Extension delivers an opportunity for students to apply and explore the learning of the unit focus TEKS/concept in a new context.
Pre-assessments to determine student’s understanding of prerequisite concepts
ThinkUp! ELAR is also available in a digital format.
Key Features:
• Interactive, web-based instruction
• Real-time student progress monitoring
• Digitally enabled capabilities including classification, ordered list, and token highlight
• Easy toggling between Student and Teacher Editions
• Clever integration
Introduces students to learning targets to understand learning outcomes for each unit
Engaging activities to introduce and explore concepts
Essential vocabulary building and reinforcement activities
Intervention activities to support students who have demonstrated a need for intervention and reinforcement
Extension activities to encourage deeper understanding and application of concepts
Assessments for students to assess their learning
Cross-curricular connections that support ELAR and other content areas presented through unique learning opportunities
Focus critical thinking traits embedded throughout unit activities
Guided Instruction offers a brief explanation of the unit concept with practice
Includes Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, and Research standards aligned with the new ELAR TEKS
Opportunities for teacher and student reflection on teaching and learning
Pre-assessments (2–8) to determine student’s understanding of prerequisite concepts
ThinkUp! Math is also available in a digital format.
Key Features:
• Interactive, web-based instruction
• Real-time student progress monitoring
• Digitally enabled capabilities including classification, match list, and drag-and-drop activities
• Easy toggling between Student and Teacher Editions
• Clever integration
Introduces students to learning targets to understand learning outcomes for each unit
Engaging activities to introduce and explore concepts
Essential vocabulary building and reinforcement activities
Extension activities to encourage deeper understanding and application of concepts
Intervention activities to support students who have demonstrated a need for intervention and reinforcement
Post-assessments for students to assess their learning
Focus critical thinking traits embedded throughout unit activities
Concept Development offers a brief explanation of the unit concept with practice
Opportunities for teacher and student reflection on their learning
Pre-assessments (3–8) to determine student’s understanding of prerequisite concepts
ThinkUp! Science is also available in a digital format.
Key Features:
• Interactive, web-based instruction
• Real-time student progress monitoring
• Digitally enabled capabilities including classification and drag-and-drop activities
• Easy toggling between Student and Teacher Editions
• Clever integration
Introduces students to learning targets to understand learning outcomes for each unit
Engaging activities to introduce and explore concepts
Essential vocabulary building and reinforcement activities
Intervention activities to support students needing extra support/reinforcement
Extension activities to encourage deeper understanding and application of concepts
Post-assessments for students to assess their learning
Cross-curricular connections that support Science and other content areas
Focus critical thinking traits embedded throughout unit activities
Concept Development offers a brief explanation of the unit concept with practice
Opportunities for teacher and student reflection on their learning
TOTALMOTIVATION
READING/WRITING
TOTALMOTIVATION
MATH
TOTALMOTIVATION
SCIENCE
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
Call us at 844-452-4341 to implement ThinkUp! in your classroom.Introducing ThinkUp!
The teacher and student content in every unit is consistently structured in five components:
• Getting Started introduces the unit focus TEKS/concept and the Critical Thinking traits that support students as they learn, practice, and master the TEKS/concept. This component also guides planning and instruction as educators use the diagnostic information provided by the Pre-Assessment.
• Instruction provides an explanation for students and teachers of the unit focus TEKS/concept, including an identification of the essential vocabulary. This component offers students an opportunity to learn and apply the unit focus TEKS/concept and receive immediate feedback and support.
• Assessment gives students an opportunity to apply the unit focus TEKS/concept in a context that mirrors high-stakes testing. Teachers can use the Assessment component to monitor student learning and make instructional decisions regarding the need for interventions or reinforcements for individual students or the large group.
• Intervention offers engaging instructional activities that support students who have demonstrated the need for intervention and reinforcement in order to show mastery of the unit focus TEKS/concept.
• Extension delivers an opportunity for students to apply and explore the learning of the unit focus TEKS/concept in a new context.
Standards Mastery through Critical Thinking
ThinkUp! offers the same rigor and TEKS-aligned content you’ve grown to love in Total Motivation, in a fun and modern student-centric look—AND it now integrates critical thinking as a visible and meaningful component of instruction through the 9 Traits of Critical Thinking.™
We value our partnership with administrators and teachers, and we are excited to share the enhanced features of ThinkUp! that continue to meet the challenges of today’s classroom. We’re here to support students and teachers as you transition from Total Motivation to ThinkUp!
The following pages outline key enhancements in ThinkUp! ELAR, ThinkUp! Math, and ThinkUp! Science. We are confident that you will appreciate these new features.
The ThinkUp! series includes:
• ELAR Levels 1–8
• Math Levels 1–8
• Science Levels 3–8
• Writing Levels 4 & 7
• Interactive web-based digital platform for all subjects
Thanks to your feedback, we’ve made Total Motivation even better … and we’re excited to introduce ThinkUp!
mentoringminds.comCall us at 844-452-4341 to implement ThinkUp! in your classroom.
100% aligned to the TEKS!
ThinkUp! introduces the 9 Traits of Critical Thinking™ that are characteristic of skillful critical
thinkers: Adapt, Examine, Create, Communicate, Collaborate, Reflect, Strive, Link, and
Inquire. By integrating these 9 traits across the curriculum, educators build a school-wide
thinking culture that supports student growth and achievement.
Examine
Inquire
Strive
Link
Create
I adjust my actions and strategies to
accomplish tasks
I work with others to achieve better
outcomes
I use clear language to express my ideas and to
share information
I use my knowledge and imagination to express new
and innovative ideas
I use a variety of methods to explore
and to analyze
I seek information that excites my curiosity and
inspires my learning
I apply knowledge to reach new
understandings
I review my thoughts and experiences to guide my actions
I use e�ort and determination to focus on challenging tasks
Reflect
Adapt
Collaborate
Traitsof CriticalThinking
Communicate