{"id":13342,"date":"2014-09-29T21:31:23","date_gmt":"2014-09-30T02:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/?p=13342"},"modified":"2019-03-27T14:20:59","modified_gmt":"2019-03-27T19:20:59","slug":"how-can-plus-minus-interesting-strategy-be-used-in-the-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/k12teacherstaffdevelopment.com\/tlb\/how-can-plus-minus-interesting-strategy-be-used-in-the-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can Plus Minus Interesting Strategy be Used in The Classroom?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Check<\/a> \"High<\/a>Plus minus interesting (PMI) strategy is a creative lateral thinking tool developed by Edward de Bono. The PMI tool can be used to critically examine texts, analyze the implications or consequences of actions and to stimulate the sharing of thoughts and ideas. Using the PMI tool, students are encouraged to broaden their thinking, consider the topic from different perspectives and take decisions weighing the pros and cons of the action. When used as a cooperative tool, it stimulates brainstorming of ideas and consensus seeking.<\/p>\n

Practicing the strategy:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Students are given a sheet in which to record their ideas. The PMI tool is a paper that has three columns drawn on it, titled \u201cplus, minus and interesting\u201d respectively. Students are instructed to write down the positives, negatives and interesting features or outcomes of the text or action, in the respective columns. They can be given a time frame to brainstorm and write down their ideas, after which a presenter can be chosen from each group, to explain their findings.<\/p>\n

We can also use the following methods to implement it in the classroom:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n