LSS 1003 - Critical Thinking Skills Scenarios

LSS 1003 - Critical Thinking Skills Scenarios

Olga G. @ADC

​Critical Thinking Skills

• Evaluation: Assessing value and checking for biases.

• Observation: Understanding and identifying issues.

• Inference: Drawing conclusions from data.

• Problem Solving: Identifying and implementing solutions.

​Choose the correct critical thinking skill for each scenario

Multiple Choice

 

Survey Results: Your school conducts a survey about preferred cafeteria foods, but the results are confusing and lack clear trends. What might you observe to interpret these results?

• Evaluation

• Observation

•   Inference

• Problem-solving

Multiple Choice

You notice that students who attend study sessions generally score higher on exams. What can you infer about the value of study sessions?

• Evaluation

• Observation

•   Inference

• Problem-solving

Multiple Choice

 

Conflicting Medical Advice: You read two articles about the same health supplement: one supports its benefits, and the other claims it’s ineffective. How would you determine which article is more trustworthy?

• Evaluation

• Observation

•   Inference

• Problem-solving

Multiple Choice

School Fundraiser: You need to raise money for a school trip, but traditional fundraisers haven’t worked well recently. How would you approach solving this problem creatively?

• Evaluation

• Observation

•   Inference

• Problem-solving

Multiple Choice

 

Traffic Patterns: You’re tasked with creating a plan for smoother traffic flow in your community. What would you observe to understand the main issues with current traffic?

• Evaluation

• Observation

•   Inference

• Problem-solving

Multiple Choice

 

Reading Between the Lines: During a presentation, a speaker hesitates before answering questions about certain topics. What could you infer from their hesitation?

• Evaluation

• Observation

•   Inference

• Problem-solving

Multiple Choice

Research for an Assignment: For a school project, you need to find reputable sources. One website has no citations but seems convincing. How would you assess whether it’s reliable?

• Evaluation

• Observation

•   Inference

• Problem-solving

Multiple Choice

 

Event Planning with Limited Resources: You’re in charge of organizing a school event, but you only have half of the planned budget. What problem-solving steps would you take to make the event successful despite this limitation?

• Evaluation

• Observation

•   Inference

• Problem-solving

Multiple Choice

 

Study Plan for Finals: Your final exams are coming up, and you have limited time to study each subject. How would you create a problem-solving strategy to maximize your study effectiveness?

• Evaluation

• Observation

•   Inference

• Problem-solving

Multiple Choice

 

Interpret a Friend's Behavior: Your friend has been unusually quiet and distant lately. Based on previous interactions, what can you infer about why they might be acting this way?

• Evaluation

• Observation

•   Inference

• Problem-solving

Multiple Choice

Social Media Debate: You see a heated debate on social media about climate change. Some arguments seem emotional rather than fact-based. How would you evaluate the reliability of the information shared?

• Evaluation

• Observation

•   Inference

• Problem-solving

Multiple Choice

 

Group Dynamics: During a group project, you notice one team member isn’t contributing much. What observations would help you understand the reasons for their disengagement?

• Evaluation

• Observation

•   Inference

• Problem-solving