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Mental Ability Development Practices

At the forefront of 21st-century education lies the imperative to nurture essential skills in students, with a particular emphasis on critical thinking. Within this broader context, our educational landscape underscores the necessity of fostering higher-order cognitive abilities such as analytical thinking, critical reasoning, evaluation, and creativity. Regrettably, these vital skills often remain neglected in traditional classroom settings, with only a select few students receiving specialized coaching in preparation for exams like NMMS and NTSE, leaving the majority without the opportunity to develop these cognitive faculties.
 

To address this disparity, we are pioneering a mental ability development program designed to seamlessly integrate these critical skills into the regular curriculum and classroom dynamics. Our approach is rooted in the conviction that mental acuity should be cultivated as an intrinsic component of everyday learning experiences. By embedding mental ability development within the fabric of routine academic content and pedagogical practices, we aim to democratize access to higher-order thinking skills, empowering all students to thrive intellectually and academically.

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Objectives

To,

  • standardise a tool on GMAT and SAT for 7th grade

  • conduct a survey on the percentage of students having higher order mental abilities in the present scenario

  • develop a package and materials for all the topics in mathematics, science and social science of 7th grade based on higher order thinking skills

  • conduct a research project to generate empirical evidence on enhancing higher order mental abilities among 7th grade students.

Status

As a preliminary step, we have chosen the 7th-grade syllabus and student cohort to pilot this innovative initiative. Our team is currently engaged in the standardization of a tool meticulously crafted by subject matter experts. Once we obtain validation for this tool, we will proceed to implement the program we are diligently developing for 7th-grade students, aimed at strengthening their higher-order mental abilities.

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This comprehensive initiative seeks to not only identify areas of strength and growth but also to tailor interventions that cater to the unique learning needs of each student. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, we are dedicated to ensuring that every aspect of our program is rigorously vetted and thoughtfully executed, ultimately empowering students to unlock their full cognitive potential

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