Caleb and JT are enrolled in a critical thinking class.  The…

Caleb and JT are enrolled in a critical thinking class.  They have been asked to choose a short story and re-write it from the perspectives of characters other than the leading one.  In critical thinking when we make sure to include others’ viewpoints on the topic, we are using which of the critical thinking standards?

The reference point from which one approaches a particular t…

The reference point from which one approaches a particular topic or issue and that influences thinking.  Asking ourselves questions such as “What am I focused on?”  or “Am I having difficulty looking at this from a viewpoint with which I disagree?” helps us become aware of the limitations of our thinking.  Which element of thought is involved?

Marie and Sam were working on a research project involving t…

Marie and Sam were working on a research project involving the use of genetic testing for sex selection of IVF embryos.  When trying to develop a thesis statement to guide their research. Marie told Sam they needed to make sure the thesis was understandable and easy to grasp and to make sure to give good examples.  Which critical thinking standard were they using to guide them?