Introduction


	There are many best practices to help students think about their thinking in other words.

	The first method is called Plus, Minus, Interesting (PMI). This practice is metacognitive and asks students to think about their thoughts on new learning.

	After students have read, heard, or interacted hands on with new information, they create a T-chart. On the left side of the chart is an area for items that might qualify as Plus, Minus, or Interesting. They respond to the following questions in relation to specific content. What do they consider to be a Plus? What do they consider to be a Minus? What do they consider to be an interesting process, comment or question? Students record their thoughts on the right side of the chart as they apply the categories to the new content.