Cause and effect
Diamond ranking
A tool that links reasons with results
Concept map
Graphing
A graphic organiser that " that begins with a central idea and proceeds to show related ideas as branches off of the center" (Lazear, 2003)
Concept map template
Concept map example
Bubbl.us concept map creator
Consequences chart A tool to look at possible solutions to a problem and the probable flow-on consequences of each solution. Used to assist in making a final decision.
Consequence chart template
Consequence / Target wheel template
Consequence wheel example
De Bono's Six Thinking Hats Thinking tool to encourage lateral thinking Summary of the Six Thinking
Hats
- Tasmanian Curriculum
Six Thinking Hats links -
Kurwongah School
A tool to communicate information visually Create a graph tool
A tool to order items according to priority levels
Cause and effect template
Diamond ranking template
Fishbone diagram
A tool to identify cause and effect. A useful essay planning tool
Fishbone diagram template
Example of Fishbone diagrams
Flow chart
A sequential list of events that have happened, or might happen
Flow chart template
Graphic organisers
A tool that organises information in a visual form Graphic organiser grid
Graphic organiser examples
Graphic organisers for writing activities
K-W-L
What I K now - What I W ant to know - What I have L earned
K-W-L template
Lotus diagram A tool to manage and categorise large amounts of information on topic
Lotus diagram example and template
Mind map
A graphic organiser is the "same as concept map except it primarily uses pictures, images, colours, designs and patterns to express concepts of ideas" (Lazear, 2003) https://bubbl.us/
Multiple Intelligences Howard Gardner's theory identifies 8 different inelligences
Test your multiple intelligence online
Gardner's multiple intelligence
- Kurwongah School
Note Taking
A tool to organise notes under headings Note Taking template
PMI
P lus - M inus - I nteresting chart
Used to evaluate an issue
PMI chart template
Ranking Ladder Rank ideas in order of importance Ranking ladder template
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SWOT S trengths - W eaknesses - O pportunities -
T hreats
Used to analyse nd justify
SWOT chart template
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Queensland Govt
SWOT analysis example & template
T Chart
A tool to list ideas or issues supporting or refuting an argument
Create T Chart template
T Chart template

Thinking maps
Venn diagram
Y chart
A tool to assist with decision making
A tool for finding similarities and differences
Used to brainstorm ideas based on what you see, feel and see
Helps to clarify concepts and ideas
Thinking charts
- from In2Edu
Facts chart
Venn diagram template
(2 circles)
Venn diagram template
(3 circles)
Y chart template