Critical+Thinking+&+Reasoning

The following are components of the Critical Thinking & Reasoning skill set:


 * Critical Thinking & Problem Solving (PWR):**
 * Apply logical reasoning and analytical skills
 * Conduct research using acceptable research methods
 * Understand different research approaches
 * Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data and research
 * Evaluate the credibility and relevance of information, ideas, and arguments
 * Discern bias, pose questions, marshal evidence and present solutions


 * Communication (PWR):**
 * Read, write, listen and speak effectively
 * Construct clear, coherent, and persuasive arguments

Additional Useful Information:
Teaching students how to be persistent -- great article!

[|Free Critical Thinking Worksheets]

Great source for Socratic Questioning Prompts [|Teaching Critical Thinking through Online Discussions]

Hints on teaching students Critical Reading Web site from Dan Kurland - Instructor at University of Massachusetts [|Critical Reading]

Logic Problems for middle & high school students -- any class! [|Logic Problems]

Logic puzzles for all ages [|Math & Reading Help for Kids]

Classroom Assignment - Student Activity & Assessment:
Teaching Critical Thinking Through: Budgeting activity with Excel Spreadsheet - 8th grade - CTE



Middle School AVID activity - AVID Cafe' Elementary Reading Activities MS - Special Education Resource & 6th Grade Inclusion - Canada through the Eyes of American Youth HS - Language Arts - Using thesis statements HS - Business - Empathy & Trust

HS - Business - Career Unit HS - Chemistry MS - Business - INTERESTING ASSESSMENT HS - World Languages HS Business - Creating a promotional PowerPoint MS - 7th & 8th - AVID - Entrepreneur HS Social Studies - Industrialization HS Science - Environmental Systems HS Special Needs - Beginning, Middle & End MS Special Needs - Developing Community On-line - CT Rubric On-line - HS Math or Life Skills Business - Fair Use Act

Web Site - HS Project -- Very Involved - Great Rubrics!