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Critical Thinking Skills

Resources to help students develop their critical thinking skills.
Brain Teasers
Brain teasers are an excellent way to make students think critically while making full use of any extra time in class. Build students critical thinking skills with these brain teasers.
Bloom's Taxonomy in the Classroom
Helping students move into the upper levels of Bloom's Taxonomy can work their critical thinking muscles.
How to Create a Discussion Cube
Based on the progression of Bloom's Taxonomy, use this powerful tool as a discussion starter! Your students will enjoy the 'chance' involved.
An Introduction to Critical Thinking
This basic introduction to critical thinking provides an overview of critical thinking skills along with specific examples and ideas to help teachers as they incorporate it in their own lessons.
Strategies for Success: Critical Thinking
This article focuses on helping students learn to use critical thinking in their own studies. It provides specific strategies for reading. It also focuses on specific tips for American History courses.

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