Knowing And Thinking

Worksheet Description

This Synthesis worksheet is designed to help students practice the skill of synthesizing by combining their pre-existing knowledge with new information they have learned. The worksheet provides spaces for students to write down what they already know, to articulate their current thoughts, and to list three new things they have learned that expand upon or challenge their prior understanding. The layout encourages students to reflect on their learning journey and to integrate old and new insights.

The worksheet aims to teach students how to engage in the synthesis process—a key component of critical thinking. It guides them to acknowledge their initial knowledge base, to consider how new information can add to or modify that base, and to formulate a more informed perspective as a result. By completing this worksheet, students are learning to thoughtfully assimilate information, a vital skill for academic success and lifelong learning. The exercise also encourages the habit of active reflection, essential for deepening one’s understanding of any subject.