Critical Thinking Strategies Think Smart, Test Smart!

Which of the following is NOT a critical thinking strategy?

• Guess randomly

• Eliminate wrong answers

• Analyze the question

• Reflect before you respond

What should you do if two multiple-choice answers both seem correct?

• Skip it

• Choose the longer one

• Look for keywords in the question

• Pick the one with a date

You see the word "EXCEPT" in a question. What should you do?

• Answer as usual

• Focus on what is true

• Look for what doesn't belong

• Skip the question

What’s the BEST way to prepare for a short-answer question?

• Memorize everything

• Understand the concepts and plan your answer

• Write as much as possible

• Guess based on past tests

You’re stuck on a question. What should you do?

• Spend 10 minutes on it

• Skip it and come back

• Ask your friend

• Leave it blank

What’s an example of using evidence-based thinking?

• Using a hunch

• Using facts and logic

• Copying someone’s answer

• Trusting your instincts

Critical thinking helps with...

• Guessing

• Memorizing

• Making smart decisions

• Avoiding hard questions

On a reading test, you should always...

• Read the questions first

• Read the passage quickly

• Skip long passages

• Look for matching words from the text

Which of the following is a good test strategy?

• Panic when unsure

• Skim everything

• Preview and plan

• Answer everything randomly

Critical thinking is MOST useful in which of these situations?

• Guessing math answers

• Matching vocabulary words

• Solving a riddle with clues

• Copying from notes