Inference pictures

Making inferences is a higher-order thinking skill used across the curriculum, but it may seem like an abstract skill to teach. Fortunately, there is a method for teaching inference with pictures that makes inference more approachable for any teacher. Here’s a simple strategy to help students...

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If you are looking for some high-interest activities, try using animated shorts to teach inference. Free handouts focus on student learning.

Try this! Make at least 5 observations about the picture below. Now, make at least 2 inferences based on those observations. One of the most valuable skills young scientists need to develop is the ability to make careful observations based on what they see. These are based on factual evidence and key details. Often times, the brain automatically jumps to conclusions based on previous life-experiences, so you must teach young scientists to eliminate these biases and focus on the difference…

I attended a training class and a science coach shared an activity that he does with his students to help them differentiate between observations, inferences, and predictions. He puts a picture on the interactive white board as a warm up (he gets the pictures from a variety of sources but uses National Geographic's Picture of the Day a lot). The picture above is from the National Geographic site. He has the students make five observations. Then he makes the students make five inferences…

Download these free inference pictures to help your students work on building their inferencing skills during reading workshop.

Inference Carousel: Making Inferences with Pictures - The Teacher Treasury

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Making inferences from pictures is a great way to gets students started on making inferences. Use pictures first then move to making inferences with text.