Anyone use Critical Thinking I from Great Books Academy?

[Kfamily]

I was looking at their curriculum and noticed 7th and 8th use a book called Critical Thinking I and then II. Has anyone seen or used these books? I could not find any samples at the site. If so, what do you think of them? Also, what about the socratic discussions at this grade level?

 

Thanks so much!

[mo2]

Is it the same as this one, only with a different cover shown?

 

http://www.criticalthinking.com/getProductDetails.do?code=p&id=01201

 

I have not used/seen them, but the Critical Thinking Co's products are pretty highly recommended.

[Kfamily]

Yes! It is the same. I checked Great Books Academy and the author's name and then googled it and came up with the same book. Thank you! Your link gives me samples and table of contents.

 

Thank you!:001_smile:

[Hathersage]

Well, I have the link for the website for the publisher of socractic discussions

http://www.touchstones.org/

 

They have a 15% discount for homeschoolers, and a catalog online. If you have any questions, they have an 800-number you can call.

[Kfamily]

Thank you Hathersage! This looks great too!

 

Has anyone used either the Critical Thinking or Touchstones Vol. 1 for middle school? I would love to gather some feedback before I purchase them. Is this very helpful or not necessary? I know dd needs to start working on these skills as they are not natural for her and I want to help her in this area but we will be busy as it is and I don't want to spend money where it is not needed. If you like both but had to chose just one which one would be most necessary?

 

Thanks!

[Kfamily]

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