That’s a lot to ponder. So, to sharpen your critical thinking skills, here are seven test questions. My answers and explanations follow. 1. A mother reads a scientific study that 17-year-old boys in ...
In my last post, I discussed the nature of engaging the critical thinking (CT) process and made mention of individuals who draw a conclusion and wind up being correct. But, just because they’re right ...
Critical-thinking skills can help employees solve problems, collaborate more effectively and make better business decisions.
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Leadership professor, job market journalist-analyst, business advisor. Malcolm Forbes postulated, “The role of education is to ...
A simple classroom question can open up a far deeper lesson. When a teacher asks why the sky appears blue or whether a viral claim is credible, the exercise goes beyond science; it tests ...
We in academe must do more to ensure today’s students become tomorrow’s skilled thinkers. Fortunately, we are in a position to do so without having to overturn the current higher education system or ...