Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

It is not enough for our students to spit out facts — Today's Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders need to apply creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration skills to be successful in our global society.

What is Critical Thinking & Problem Solving?

Reason Effectively

• Use various types of reasoning as appropriate to the situation

Use Systems Thinking

• Analyze how parts of a whole interact with each other to produce overall outcomes in complex systems

Make Judgments and Decisions

• Effectively analyze and evaluate evidence, arguments, claims and beliefs
• Analyze and evaluate major alternative points of view
• Synthesize and make connections between information and arguments
• Interpret information and draw conclusions based on the best analysis
• Reflect critically on learning experiences and processes

Solve Problems

• Solve different kinds of non-familiar problems in both conventional and innovative ways
• Identify and ask significant questions that clarify various points of view and lead to better solutions