Think for Yourself

What is the main goal of critical thinking?

• To memorize facts and figures

• To know how to think, not what to think

• To learn how to follow instructions without questioning

• To accept information as it is without analysis

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

Why should you learn critical thinking skills as early as kindergarten?

• Because it's easier to learn languages at that age

• To prepare students for complex math problems

• To build a foundation for advanced critical thinking skills later on

• Because it is mandated by the school curriculum

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

Which of the following is a example of critical thinking?

• Memorization of information

• Asking questions

• Being creative

• Focusing solely on right or wrong answers

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

What does critical thinking help you do?

• Accept all information as true

• Rely on others to solve problems

• Analyze and evaluate information

• Avoid complex thinking tasks

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CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.2.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

At what grade level do teachers especially ramp up the teaching of critical thinking skills?

• Kindergarten

• 1st grade

• 2nd grade

• College

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of critical thinking?

• Being open-minded

• Being biased

• Being curious

• Being analytical

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

What is an outcome of learning critical thinking at a young age?

• Decreased problem-solving abilities

• Enhanced decision-making skills

• Reduced creativity

• Inability to work in teams

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

How does critical thinking affect a your approach to learning?

• It makes you passive about learning

• It encourages you to learn by memorization

• It makes you active participant in your own learning

• It discourages you from asking questions

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is a sign that a you are developing critical thinking skills?

• You quickly agree with the teacher's opinions

• You never make mistakes

• You provide evidence for their answers

• You avoid complex subjects

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

Why is it important for you to learn critical thinking skills in relation to real-world problems?

• It helps you to score higher on standardized tests

• It prepares you for a career in education

• It equips you to handle future challenges and make informed decisions

• It is not important; critical thinking is only useful in academic settings

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5