Abstract: In order to find whether or not normal children's level ofintellectual activity could be raised within a short time because of theirmastery of thinking methods, we managed to teach thinking in the fifthgrade of elementary school, and had an equivalent controlled group forcomparison. It was found that by learning the given thinkingmethods and having sufficient opportunities to practice and generalizethem, The pupils increased their intelligence and showed some traitsof creativity. Instruction in thinking methods not only develops cognitiveability, but also strengthens motivation and self-confidence.

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