Ten Attributes of Critical Thinking

Elements of Thinking Principle Practical Tool
Sustained Continuity is the key to depth of thought     Thematic Journal

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Analytical

To understand x

Must break it down into parts

 

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Synoptic:

Prioritized, sequenced

If you don’t see the big picture, it’s impossible to prioritize and make an informed decision.  

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Research-based

 

Facts matter.

Half of what you think is wrong. Only research will help you shrink the percentage.

 

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Collaborative

 

 

Solo thinking can be creative but runs risk of sterility as well as retreat into a private universe

and private  language.

 

 

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Skeptical

 

All premises must be identified and turned into hypotheses If truth is to be found. Thematic Checklist:

How can I be wrong?

What am I missing?

What questions should I be asking?

 

Decision-focused:

(prioritized, precise)

 

Life is a tissue of decisions with respect to what matters in daily life and civic life. Thematic Journal

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Accountable

 

 

No test, no accountability

Before and After Test

Capstone

 

Multi-disciplinary

 

 

Most important issues cross disciplinary lines.

 

 

Seven literacies

Of world citizenship

 

Quantitative if possible

 

If something can be quantified, it should be.  

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