Brixham bus service changes: We have created a Frequently Asked Questions page to answer the most common questions we’ve received and to provide clear and honest information about what is changing, why the decision has been made, and what support is available. We have aimed to be open and transparent, while recognising the impact this may have on different families. Click here.

The application of a Map to a task is not arbitrary – each Map links to a specific thinking process which is informed by the nature of a specific task. For example, in English, comparing and contrasting two characters using specific terminology could be supported by the use of a double bubble map. All learners within the class might use a ‘double bubble’ to share their ideas but the task might be differentiated through the application of a relevant ‘Frame of Reference’. These frames add a level of teacher and student flexibility to the highly structured Maps, which otherwise might be too rigid.
Thinking Map | Thinking Process |
|---|---|
| Bubble Map | Describing |
Double Bubble Map | Comparing and contrasting |
Tree Map | Classifying |
Brace Map | Identifying whole/part relationships |
Flow Map | Sequencing |
Circle Map | Defining in context |
Bridge Map | Seeing analogies |