Tasks of Problem Solving: Adolescent (TOPS-2:A Companion) Linda Bowers, Rosemary Huisingh, Carolyn LoGiudice

Description Ages: 12-17 Based on the research of Richard Paul, Art Costa, Jean Piaget, and Benjamin Bloom, these lessons help adolescents use deeper thinking to make personal decisions and think about the future. This book is a compendium of language-based thinking skills. Each unit works on a specific skill and incorporates other thinking skills as well. Instruction guidelines and skill-specific vocabulary lessons are in each unit. The activities are a therapy companion to the Test of Problem Solving 2 Adolescent (TOPS 2). The units are: Sequencing–Organize objects and ideas quickly and logically. Asking and Answering Questions–Ask the right questions to gather relevant information. Answer questions appropriately by giving relevant information in the right amount and staying on topic. Comparing and Contrasting–Gain deeper understanding for problem-solving by thinking about similarities and differences. Identifying Problems–Use clear, specific language to state the problem. Dete