Critical Thinking

What is Critical Thinking?

• refer to abilities to be open-minded, mindful, and analytical, and to evaluate, question, reason, hypothesize, interpret, explain, and draw conclusions.

• refer to abilities to be close-minded, mindful, and analytical, and to evaluate, question, reason, hypothesize, interpret, explain, and draw conclusions

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

You use critical thinking skills in everyday life

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

How important is critical thinking in the classroom?

• Not important

• Slightly important

• Very important

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What are the 4 central components of the critical thinking process?

• Review your content understanding

• Reflect on the material

• Analyze the material

• Synthesize your answers regarding the material

• Evaluate the decision-making process

Does technology play a role in critical thinking process?

• Yes

• No

Could the use of technology hinder the critical thinking process?

• Yes

• No

Which one is NOT part of the 7 critical thinking skills?

• Analysis

• Problem Solving

• Close-mindedness

• Inference

How does a teacher model critical thinking in the classroom? Select all that apply.

• Explain what they do and why

• Be willing to admit and correct their own mistakes

• Encourage students to think for themselves

• Encourage students to sit silently at all times

How many guidelines are there for supporting critical thinking with technology?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 6

What are those four guidelines? Select all that apply.

• Encourage curiosity

• Teach strategies

• Use tasks with appropriate levels of challenge

• Ask the right questions