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.The Big Six Skills

	1. Task Definition
	2. Information Seeking Strategies
	3. Location & Access
	4. Use of Information
	5. Synthesis
	6. Evaluation
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What is "The Big Six"?

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In order for students to do a meaningful presentation of reports or projects that are assigned as part of their research, they must plan and prepare well.  A central part of the new state core media curriculum for elementary schools adopted by the state office of education is "The Big Six" program which was created by Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz.  This is a systematic approach to doing any research project.  

How is it different? 

Big Six Skills link information problem-solving and critical thinking skills.  Simply looking up information in the  World Book Encyclopedia because it is available involves a low-level of cognition. Using that encyclopedia within an overall problem-solving strategy represents a higher level of cognitive learning.  Traditional library skills focus on knowing and understanding  specific sources (lower cognitive skills) versus the ability to use critical thinking skills and manipulate that information into a meaningful solution.  

How can parents help?   

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