Why is Critical Thinking important?

Here are some examples for
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

Here are some examples for
Critical Thinking

• 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 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