Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

What kind of thinking did Benjamin Franklin demonstrate when he recorded many ideas and experiments in his notebooks?

• Divergent thinking because he recorded many ideas and was free to be creative

• Convergent thinking because he recorded one idea and was not creative

• Divergent thinking because he was a writer, publisher, scientist, and inventor

• Convergent thinking because he was a writer, publisher, scientist, and inventor

What is metacognition?

• Creating mental images in your mind

• Wondering as you read

• Thinking about your thinking

• Thinking about what the text might be about

Which of the following are examples of metacognitive questions? Select ALL that apply:

• What do I already know about this topic?

• Why am I so bad at this?

• What questions do I still have about this issue?

• Why is it important to think about this?

What is the main objective of the first step in the problem-solving process: Identify the problem?

• Select the best solution

• Restate in detail the actual problem

• Predict if the problem will be solvable

• Brainstorm possible solutions

Is the following statement true, false, probable, or unknown? 'Earth is the only planet where life can be found.'

• True

• False

• Probable

• Unknown

When faced with a controversial problem or different perspectives, what is the purpose of asking metacognitive questions?

• To persuade others to adopt your viewpoint

• To avoid discussing controversial topics

• To reflect on your own thinking and decision-making process

• To silence opposing viewpoints

Is the following statement true, false, probable, or unlikely? 'The sun will rise tomorrow.'

• True

• False

• Probable

• Unlikely

Which of the following is an example of analyzing the outcome to a solution?

• Predict what will go well and what will be difficult when implementing the solution

• Looking at the results from a solution, and determining its effectiveness in solving the problem

• Making a list of the pros and cons of using a particular solution

• Deciding if the solution was your favorite out of the options available

What is the definition of a fact?

• A statement that can be proven, measured or observed

• Someone's own feelings, beliefs, and emotions

• A statement that is considered false

• Someone's feelings of happiness

What is the main objective of the second step in the problem-solving process: Analyze the problem?

• Identify the problem

• Restate in detail the actual problem

• Predict if the problem will be solvable

• Brainstorm possible solutions