Critical Thinking

Research: Using various sources of information to support your findings and arguments

Problem-solving: Gathering and reviewing information to analyze a situation and find solutions

Evaluating: Deciding whether to settle out of court or devise a strategy to win a case

Explaining: Explaining your steps and reasoning when solving a math problem

Questioning: Using clever questioning to guide a student to new insights

Self-evaluation: Evaluating your own actions

Analyzing: Analyzing a work procedure or process to make it more efficient

Identifying strengths and weaknesses

Creating a hypothesis based on limited data

Moderating a debate

Judging and adjudicating

Grading an essay

Active reading

Deciding whether or not to believe something

Determining the best solution to a situation

Problem solving*

Critical thinking and problem-solving are cognitive skills that involve analyzing information, identifying problems, and developing solutions. Critical thinking involves: 

• Using knowledge, facts, and data

• Thinking on your feet

• Assessing problems

• Finding solutions