Compass Points is a powerful Visible Thinking Routine for examining personal reactions to an idea or plan. Compass Points enables groups of learners to consider ideas and propositions from four different angles to prevent personal reaction or quick judgment. In this routine, students are generally sharing their thinking at each step along the way before moving on to the next one. This allows the class to build on the group's thinking and often results in richer discussions.1. E = Excited What ex