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Critical Thinking Worksheets

• Brain Teasers - A great way to stimulate thinking. Don't worry, they come complete with answer keys.
• Compare and Contrast - Students examine differences and similarities in a variety situations.
• Dictionary Practice Worksheets - Practice your dictionary skills.
• Fact And Opinion - Students determine the validity of a body of work.
• How Many Are There? - Fun activities for examining patterns.
• Internet Search Worksheets - Fun Internet searches for students.
• Logic Puzzle - Each scenario is thought provoking. Lots of brain power needed here.
• Making Predictions - A good warm-up for inferences.
• Mazes - Your run-of-the-mill start and finish mazes.
• Name People That ...- Good creative thinking exercises.
• Name Places That ...- Good creative thinking exercises.
• Name Things That ...- Good creative thinking exercises.
• Secret Code - Students answer riddles through secret codes.
• Study Skills Worksheets - Great for test preparation.
• Sorting and Classifying - Great for meeting national standards.
• What Do You Remember? - A visual memory activity.

Activities That Improve Student Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is perhaps the most important skill we need. It is paramount not just for job success but also for making the best decisions in crucial life matters.

As an educator, you should explain to your students that almost all our mistakes can be attributed to a lack of critical thinking. You can pick just about any big blunder you made in the past. You will invariably find that it transpired because of a failure to think critically.

Remember, the best thing you can do as a teacher is to inculcate a strong sense of critical thinking in your students.

Here are the activities that will help students to develop critical thinking.

Discuss Cognitive Biases

There are myriad cognitive biases.

The fact of the matter is we succumb to these biases at some point in our lives. Hence, it pays to study these biases.

You can pick those biases you think are the most detrimental and insidious. You should then explain them to your students to learn to identify and avoid these biases.

Perhaps the most dangerous bias by far is the Optimism bias. It may sound rather innocuous because of the word ‘optimism’. However, it is far more sinister in reality.

Optimism bias tends to think that bad things won't happen to us - they will happen to others only. For example, many think they won't suffer a fatal car crash. Hence, some get involved in overspeeding and texting while driving despite knowing their perils. No wonder these two reckless acts are the main reasons for fatal car crashes.

Writing About Biases

After elucidating various biases and providing simple examples to help them grasp these concepts, you can instruct your students to write about adverse events in their lives when they succumbed to these biases.

What did you learn? What were the consequences? These are further questions you can ask.

Talking about one’s mistakes is never easy. It is hard to concede that we are wrong at times. However, if we want to become better human beings and find success, we must learn from our mistakes. But the first step entails admitting one’s mistakes.

This will also instill humility and reduce overconfidence.

Avoiding Biases – The Easy Way 

All biases and ensuring blunders are avoidable with one simple trick.

It just takes one word to get smarter – “why”. That is, you should question everything. As simple as that.

In particular, you should question all that you do and think.

Write it down first whenever you are about to take action or form an opinion about something. Then in front of it, just write “why?” You can then brainstorm and write for and against the idea in logical points.

If you make this a regular habit, you will avoid many mistakes and regrets. You will also maximize positive returns from your decisions.

Explain It to a 6-Year Old

This is something that can greatly benefit students in their academic endeavors.

We are inclined to think that we understand what has been just said. But just nodding along is not enough. You should be able to explain it to others.

The good news is that this goes far beyond altruism. In truth, it is self-empowerment. When you explain an abstruse concept to others, you bolster your own understanding of the same. Reiterating something embeds it more deeply into your long-term memory.

The social factor may also be beneficial and fruitful.

Do Your Research

Teach students to challenge common perceptions and conventional wisdom.

Explain carefully that this entails walking a fine line. You don't want to be dismissive, nor do you want to be naive. Instead, you should have an open mind and a willingness to do your research carefully.

Inform students about consulting reliable online sources. Explain that it is best to consider multiple authentic sources. Don't be satisfied with just the first entry in Google search results.

Here's how you can instill the importance of research in your students.

Instruct your students to research air pollution in the US. Those who do their research more meticulously will find that indoor air pollution is far deadlier than outdoor air pollution.

Tell them that they found out this key health fact courtesy of research. You can further instruct them to find ways of mitigating these risks.

Motivate your students to do research by telling them that they will be pleasantly surprised at the wealth of knowledge that they can uncover via dedicated research.

Beware of Disinformation

Disinformation is ubiquitous these days. It has become a weapon of choice for bad actors ranging from rogue states to unscrupulous individuals.

Critical thinking can help dispel misinformation and prevent you from becoming its victim.

You should help kids to detect and deal with weapons of mass distraction.

There was a time when fake news was disseminated largely via social media.

It is being spread by state-sponsored groups masquerading as legitimate media outlets on the internet. The scope and scale of these fake news campaigns are staggering to say the least.

One such fake news campaign involved no less than 750 fake sites posing as media outlets. Disinformation from this notorious racket reached millions around the globe and even found its way to UN and European Parliament meetings.

You can instruct kids in your class to do a project on internet disinformation, complete with case studies. You should also tell them to write about all possible ways to spot fakes and scams.

Bottom Line

Shown above are the activities to develop critical thinking in students.

You might agree that cultivating this key ability in your students is one of the best things you did for them. 

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Critical thinking is making decisions about what to believe or do , which is reasonable and introspective. It is founded on fundamental intellectual principles, including relevance, soundness, accuracy, precision, consistency, depth, breadth, and justice.

See the fact file below for more information on Critical Thinking , or you can download our 28-page Critical Thinking worksheet pack to utilize within the classroom or home environment.

Key Facts & Information

Activities requiring critical thinking.

• Assessing Online Media and Historical Sources. It is the practice of questioning the truthfulness of media to identify disinformation and misinformation.
• Business Process Improvement. It is a practice in which leaders examine their business processes to find opportunities to increase accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency. 
• Strategic Planning. It is a process where leaders develop their future vision and set their organization’s goals and objectives.
• Root Cause Analysis. It is the process of identifying the underlying causes of issues to find suitable solutions.
• Performance Management. It is the ongoing process of enhancing performance through setting individual and team goals that are in line with the organizational strategy.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A CRITICAL THINKER

• Curious. One of the most important aspects of critical thinking is curiosity. According to research, our desire for knowledge propels us to constantly seek out new information. This curiosity fosters critical thinking since, in order to make wise decisions, we must constantly increase our knowledge.
• Analytical . Analytical skills are necessary since research is a key element of critical thinking. Analytical thinking entails distilling complicated concepts into their most basic components.
• Introspective. Critical thinking requires introspection since it makes us more self-aware. Self-awareness pushes us to confront our own prejudices, biases, and selfish impulses. If we know our assumptions, we can question them and suspend judgment until we have all the facts.
• Making Inferences. It is making logical conclusions based on an examination of the facts, events, and ideas available. You can find relationships and base your decisions on what is likely to happen by analyzing the information that is available and noticing patterns and trends.
• Observant. Using all five senses, observation is more than just looking; it also entails synthesizing, organizing, and categorizing data to create insight. Sharp observers pick up on the smallest detail and detect subtle changes in their surroundings.
• Open-minded and Compassionate. Being open-minded entails giving other concepts and viewpoints a chance, even when they disagree with your own. This enables you to consider several perspectives on a subject without instinctively rejecting them. Likewise, even when they disagree, compassionate people can understand others. Finding common ground and understanding is possible when you comprehend the views of another individual.

LOGIC: CRITICAL THINKING

• Logic is the study of inference, reasoning, and proof. Using logic, we can assess a line of reasoning or a thought to see if it is sound or not.
• Propositions , often known as statements, serve as the foundation of a logical argument. A proposition is a statement that can either be true or false.
• An argument is a connected set of statements that together form a logical, coherent, and defined proposition.
• The premise identifies the reasons or pieces of evidence that support your claim. At this point, we create a new assertion based on one or more accepted statements of fact, which is the inference . Lastly, a statement that wraps up an argument is its conclusion . The validity of the premises statement and the inference statement confirm the validity or truth of the argument.

EXAMPLES OF A LOGICAL THOUGHT

• Statement: Individuals under 18 years of age are not eligible to vote. Ryan cannot vote because he’s just 15 years old.
• Premise 1: Individuals under 18 cannot vote.
• Premise 2: Ryan is 15 years old.
• Conclusion: Ryan is not eligible to vote.

CRITICAL THINKING BARRIERS

Egocentric thinking.

• A natural tendency of people is to see everything in terms of oneself, which is known as egocentric thinking – “ego” meaning self, and “centric” meaning at the center. This way of thinking makes it difficult to understand other people’s viewpoints or examine and weigh other points of view.
• This can produce poor decision-making behaviors. In order to break the cycle, people must take a position against the group and contest prevailing ideas.

DRONE MENTALITY

• This refers to a lack of awareness of your immediate surroundings. Daily routines can prevent or contribute to the loss of critical thinking skills and frequently result in a drone mindset. 

SOCIAL CONDITIONING

• Unwanted preconceptions and stereotypes bring it on. It does this by obstructing our ability to see that we are even developing assumptions and imposing stereotypes.

BIASED THINKING

• Personal biases can make it difficult to think critically because they make it difficult to be impartial, curious, and open-minded.

SCHEDULE PRESSURES

• Integrating learning opportunities that encourage critical thinking skills is sometimes hampered by time restraints.

ARROGANCE AND INTOLERANCE

• With a narrow perspective, it is quite difficult to come up with the appropriate solution to a problem. People who lack critical thinking abilities frequently respond to situations carelessly and foolishly.

ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS

• The process of locating the underlying causes of problems in order to choose the best solutions is known as root cause analysis (RCA). RCA bases its premise on the idea that systematic prevention and root-cause analysis yield superior results than spot-treating symptoms and “putting out fires”.
• Benefits and Goals. Finding the underlying cause of a problem or incident is the first objective of root cause analysis. The second objective is to completely comprehend how to address, make up for, or take advantage of any underlying problems inside the root cause. The final objective is to use the knowledge gained from this research to duplicate or systematically prevent past problems.

BASIC TYPES OF CAUSES

• Physical Causes. These are tangible, material things that failed in some way, like a machine failing to function as expected.
• People Causes. People either made a mistake or failed to take the necessary action. Usually, physical causes result from human causes (for example, no one filled the machine with engine oil, which led to its malfunction).
• Organizational Causes. A broken system, procedure, or policy affects how people make decisions or carry out their daily tasks (for example, no one person was responsible for machine maintenance, and everyone assumed someone else had filled the engine oil).

ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS PROCESS

• Step 1: Define The Problem. Define the issue you are dealing with, then collect the information and proof you need to understand the situation at hand. Make a problem statement that includes details about the issue, such as the impact that the issue has already had or could have, its focal point, etc.
• Step 2: Data Collection. The collection of key information about an incident or a problematic event is a critical step in root cause analysis. You can find the answers to questions like “What are the contributing factors?” by recording all the details and characteristics of the incident. Also ask questions like “When did the issue start?” “Is it a recurring occurrence?” “What effect has been noticed?” etc.
• Step 3: Determine Potential Causal Factors. Find as many causal factors as you can at this point. It’s all too common for people to name one or two variables before stopping, but that’s often insufficient. When using RCA, you should look beyond the visible reasons and treat the underlying issues as well.
• Step 4: Identify the Root Cause. You can pinpoint as many causes as you can. Use the methods like the 5 Whys, Fishbone analysis, or a Pareto chart to focus in on the main contributing elements and any potential underlying causes of the problem.
• Step 5: Recommend and Implement Solutions. Analyze your cause-and-effect connection and determine which systems require adjustments. Planning ahead will help you anticipate the outcomes of your solution. In this manner, possible faults can be identified before they occur.

Critical Thinking Worksheets

This fantastic bundle includes everything you need to know about Critical Thinking across 28 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use worksheets that are perfect for teaching kids about Critical Thinking, which is making decisions about what to believe or do based on reasonable and introspective thinking.

Complete List of Included Worksheets

Below is a list of all the worksheets included in this document.

• Critical Thinking Facts
• What’s Stopping You?
• Life is Full of Premises
• Fact or Opinion
• Rebus Puzzle
• Think It Right
• Connect Me if You Can
• RCA Process
• 5 Whys: Part 1
• 5 Whys: Part 2
• Under the Microscope

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85 Critical Thinking Worksheets That Are Fun For Kids

• November 19, 2022
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Mathematics is all about patterns and critical thinking . You may be surprised to find that at least one pattern exists in whatever the concept may be.

The pattern may repeat once or several times, in an alternate manner, or by skipping tens. There are many such examples of patterns.

Counting and Number Patterns

Counting is easy if the numbers in a set or pattern are only differentiated by 1. The challenge is when the patterns utilize more than one way in it to arrive at an answer.

Primarily, a counting box is used to learn all about the basic patterns. It has 10 vertical columns and 10 horizontal rows.

Along a row, the pattern is, 1 is to be added when moving from one number to another. For example, if you begin with 0, add 1, and the resulting number in the next box will be 1.

Similarly to that 1, add 1, and the resulting number in the next box will be 2. In this way, the pattern moves forward until the final box has the number 9

Along a column, the pattern is, 10 is to be added when moving from one number to another. For example, if you begin with 0, add 10, and the resulting number in the next box will be 10.

Similarly to that 10, add 10, and the resulting number in the next box will be 20. In this way, the pattern moves downwards until the final box has the number 90.

The end box number of each row or column differs. In the vertical column, the difference is 10, and the pattern goes 9, 19, 29……. In the horizontal row, the difference is 1, and the pattern goes 90, 91, 92…..

The patterns are not restricted to any specific numerical value or shape. They keep on changing, and so does their base pattern.

To solve any kind of pattern, irrespective of shape, all you have to find out is the foundational rule of the set, and the pattern will reveal itself before you in no time.

The main aim of utilizing patterns is it helps the student develop critical or lateral thinking. It expands the narrowed vision of students, and a much broader spectrum enables them to formulate solutions on their own in a unique way.

The below page mini-packet covers basic counting and number patterns. It uses puzzles to help students better understand numbers and their patterns.

Key concept:  Counting and understanding number patterns are crucial concepts that all students need to master and can save them time as mathematics becomes more difficult.

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Pattern Puzzles –  Level 1

The below worksheets has students determine the missing values of three different puzzles. Students need to find the pattern and then calculate the missing amounts.

Key concept:  Mathematics is filled with patterns. The better students are at seeing them the faster they get at solving problems.

Numerical Puzzles –  Level 1

The below worksheets includes math puzzles.

Patterns and Puzzles (B) –  Level 2

The below worksheets has three different puzzles for students to recognize patterns.

Key concept:  Puzzle and Pattern problems help students think of alternative solutions and solve more complex problems.

Math Puzzles – Numbers Level 2

The below worksheets has students solve various puzzles. They either determine the missing values or find the number that does not belong in a group.

Key concept: Patterns and puzzles are a great alternative to helping students gain confidence in solving problems.

Adding and Subtracting Review All Levels

The below worksheet is designed to help students review addition and subtraction. Students add or subtract a certain number and follow the pattern until helping  Action Joe  escape.

Multiples / Multiplication Practice – All Levels

The below worksheet reviews multiples to help students with their multiplication. Students find the multiples from least to greatest in each maze to help  Action Joe .

Multiplying and Dividing Review- All Levels

The below worksheet is designed to help students review multiplication and division. Students multiply and divide a certain number and follow the pattern until helping  Action Joe  find the treasure

Mixed Review –  All Levels

The below worksheets is designed to help students with basic review. Vocabulary covered: least, greatest, multiples, divisible, prime numbers, perfect square, odd, and even. Another adventure for  Action Joe .

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Algebraic Operations Puzzles

The various Algebraic Operations of Division, Multiplication, Addition, and Subtraction are part of the pattern formation. It is not so that only one type of operation is part of one pattern.

The problem may exhibit multiple operational incorporations in numerous patterns. The complexity only increases from here; there is no step back to the pattern we studied earlier.

It is also possible that patterns may not only run linearly. They may be backward and diagonally too, and this is precisely what patterns make the students comprehend that there is immense space for alternative solutions.

Inequality Puzzles

These are again a subpart of the Operational Puzzles. Instead of the usual arithmetic operations in equations and expressions, these have a greater than and lesser than symbols.

Although this is the case, the key is still the same to unlock them. Figure out the pattern, and you can understand how the expression has been created.

One clue is, there is one false expression between two true ones. So start by eliminating the false ones, and you will have the true ones appearing.

This maze worksheet reviews inequalities. Students find the true statements and follow them to help Turkey Eddie get to his feast.

Helpful hint: The maze might look big but if student’s think about it, certain problems can be eliminated because they are between two true statements.

Logical Puzzles (Mazes) –  All Levels

The below worksheet has four different mazes to challenge your students.

Key concept: Puzzle and Pattern problems help students think of alternative solutions, especially working backwards. You might be surprised who finishes each maze first.

Input-Output Tables

In these types of tables, the pattern is to figure out the number of additions, how many times multiplication occurs, whether the denominator is greater than the numerator in divisions, and subtracting gives negative or positive integers.

If the given input values are – 45, 51, 62, and 75, and the output values of first and third are 47 and 64, then you can guess the rule to be ‘Add 2’. And so, the output values will be for the second and fourth will be 53 and 77.

These one page worksheets cover input-output tables. Students need to find the rules and complete the tables. Input-output tables help students recognize patterns and build a relationship between lines and equations. There is a different worksheet for each level.

Multiplication and Geometry Game

Activity excites students, and it is thus the best way to explain new and complex concepts. You can also teach patterns with the help of these Multiplication and Geometric Games.

A sheet containing many boxes, each with two statements, should be printed and cut into respective boxes. One statement is an expression with ‘I have,’ and another with ‘Who has.’ Both expressions are different and unrelated to each other

Best as a group activity, you should distribute these chits to all the students. Each student should then loudly read both the expressions with their headings of ‘Who has’ and ‘I have.’

The students must then figure out whether they have either of the statements read aloud by the said student. If they do, they should respond with the correct expression to the expressions in question.

These games will improve their hunger for competition, and a bonus will be their perfect grasp of the lesson. Also, they will understand some unconventional ways, where there is more than one answer to a question. 

An Example from the Geometry Game: A square can be a rhombus, but a rhombus is not a square. These types of conclusions cannot be arrived upon by simply going through the lesson. The students need to use their critical thinking skills.

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Subtracting Fractions

There are normal fractions, and then there are mixed fractions that first need to be converted to normal functions to move forward with subtracting. 

To do that, multiply the denominator with the left whole number and add to it the numerator value. The answer you get will be the normal numerator, and the denominator will remain the same.

If there are no mixed fractions in the expression to be solved, you can directly begin from the following step of multiplication.

For the subtracting part, cross multiply the denominators with the numerators of the opposite terms and with the denominators too. This will give a common denominator.

However, in the numerator, the multiplied answers are separated by the algebraic function: subtraction. Subtract the numerators, and there you have the final fraction answer.

The below maze worksheets have students answer subtracting fraction problems and then use the answers in the numerator or dinominator to move Mr. Bunny in the stated direction to find the missing egg. There is a different worksheet for each level.

Area Puzzles

Ever imagined measuring something without using a ruler? No? With this concept of Area Puzzles, you can measure the different lengths of the unnamed shape or quadrilateral using the given data itself. 

The values of the areas given of the smaller boxes are nothing but the squares of their sides. This way, you will get the measurement of sides of the adjacent squares, and you can ultimately reach the box whose area actually needs to be calculated.

These puzzles also follow the principle of patterns and critical thinking.

The below worksheets is an area puzzle where students try to determine if the quadrilateral is a square or not. They need to use the given information to find the sides of the other smaller squares inside the shape and then use that information to determine the length and width of the larger quadrilateral.

Use the concepts of Coordinate Algebra in playing this game. All rules, points, coordinates must be adhered to when the game is in progress.

Who Done It?

Use the concepts of Time and Money to figure out the robbery. Carefully read the timings, money bills, and any other such data while processing the solution.

The below worksheet has students use their basic math skills to solve a robbery. They read the information and look at the pictures to figure out who committed the crime.

Who is Who?

This requires logic and reasoning. The students learn to differentiate between which are the factual statements and which are the false ones.

Critical thinking and pattern figuring are the way to go about this. 

Who is Who? Soccer –  Level 3

The below word problem worksheet has students put together information and solve simple problems to organize details about a soccer (football) team.

Math Vocabulary

To solve this, you will need to understand and learn different concepts’ definitions, key terms, and alternate names. Beginning with types of numbers, continuing with decimals, fractions, exponents, and towards the end, graphs, mid-point, etc. 

One common misconception among the majority of the students is, they equalize Factors and Multiples. Let us give a once over to them.

Factors are exact divisible numbers to the one in question, without leaving any remainder. These are less in number compared to Multiples.

Multiples are the results of multiplying a number with another number. Both the two multiplying numbers are the factors of the result, which is the Multiple.

Multiples have factors. The reverse is also possible but rare in occurrence.

Example: 5 x 4 = 20

Here, 

5 and 4 are factors of 20. 

20 is the multiple of 5 and 4

The below worksheet helps students practice basic math vocabulary. It can be used as a single worksheet or separated into two smaller ones and used as warm ups.

Critical Thinking – Multiplication Level 1

The below worksheets is on multiplication. Students use two sets of 0-9 numbers to fill in the empty boxes. They look at each picture and use their basic multiplication skills to answer the number of each item.

Critical Thinking A –  Level 2

The below worksheet is on math terminology. Students use two sets of 0-9 numbers to fill in the empty boxes. They need to use their basic math vocabulary and thinking process to answer the questions correctly.

Critical Thinking C –  Level 2

The belo worksheet is on math terminology. Students use two sets of 0-9 numbers to fill in the empty boxes. They need to use their basic math vocabulary and thinking process to answer the questions correctly.

Critical Thinking D –  Level 3

Critical thinking e –  level 3.

Variable and Substitution Puzzles

Use the concepts of Variables and Substitutions as studied earlier, and solve the puzzles.

Variable Puzzles –  Level 1

The below worksheets use puzzles to help kids practice their algebra skills. Students are given five variables (letters) and have to find what numbers they represent. They are given equations as clues and a grid to help solve the unknown variables. This can also be used to practice the process of elimination for test taking skills.

Substitution Puzzle –  Level 2

The below worksheet has students determine the value of three shapes and then substitute the values into expressions. It also reviews the order of operations.

Mean, Median, Mode, and Range Puzzles

Use the concepts of Mean, Median, Mode, and Range to solve the respective puzzles. Apply practically in recognizing the patterns.

The below worksheet help students practice mean, median, mode, and range. Students need to calculate the missing cards based on the given clues.

Crossmath Puzzles

These refer to using the different Algebraic Operations in the combination of twos. As in a  crossword puzzle, the more you solve the clues, the easier it is to find the remaining words; similar is the case with solving these crossmath puzzles.

Begin by using one-digit numbers in multiplication to similar numbers. Use your tables to try /the trial and error method and fill in the boxes.

Crossmath Puzzle –  Level 1

The below worksheets is similar to a crossword puzzle. The goal is to fill in the empty spaces using the arithmetic to get the answers at the bottom and right column. Each puzzle has a set of numbers that can only be used once. Addition and Subtraction .

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Crossmath Puzzle –  Level 2

The below worksheets is similar to a crossword puzzle. The goal is to fill in the empty spaces using the arithmetic to get the answers at the bottom and right column. Each puzzle has a set of numbers that can only be used once.  Addition and Subtraction .

Crossmath Puzzle –  Level 3

The below worksheet is similar to a crossword puzzle. The goal is to fill in the empty spaces using the arithmetic to get the answers at the bottom and right column. Each puzzle has a set of numbers that can only be used once.  Multiplication and Division .

Crossmath Puzzle –  Level 4

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Enquiry Learning

This refers to understanding a concept based on one’s conclusions regarding the various algebraic expressions. There is no one true answer.

The possibilities are many, but you need to explain how and why you arrived at a particular conclusion for each word problem. Verbal Expressions are more prominently found, so understand and comprehend what the questioner is asking you.

Gather data, explore different possibilities. Finally, select the aptest one and suited to be the solution to the particular question.

The below worksheets has enquiry learning problems. Each question could have multiple solutions, but the students are expected to show how they came up with their conclusions.

Enquiry Learning – Probability

The below worksheet has three enquiry learning problems. Each probability question could have multiple solutions, but the students are expected to show how they came up with their conclusions.

Situations are unpredictable, and out of them, you need to make a good sample and best inferences by using critical thinking. Data is crucial to this.

The best output, along with the merits and demerits, gives a sample substance and the fuel to move it further. If you fail to think exponentially, meaning out of the ordinary, the chances of your solution matching with others increases, making your sample difficult to be accepted.

The below worksheet covers sampling. It includes word problems that ask students to examine samples, show whether or not it fairly represents the entire population, and think about how certain samples can produce better inferences.

Venn Diagrams

Repetition does not always work. Rather than writing stuff twice, you can find the similarities and dissimilarities among the data and create a diagram pointing out those with focus.

These diagrams are called ‘Venn Diagrams,’ and these are circular. 

If there are three things in comparison and there is a resemblance, then the three shapes overlap each other. The likes are then mentioned in the overlapping part representing that the highlighted part depicts the qualities common to the three in comparison.

If there are only two comparable quantities, the method used is the same.

Differentials are written in the respective circles, parts that do not overlap with the adjacent circles. 

The below worksheets introduces Venn diagrams. Students use Venn diagrams to show the relationship between two sets of information.

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Counting and number patterns- level 2.

The below worksheet covers basic counting and number patterns. It uses puzzles to help students better understand numbers and their patterns.

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Venn Diagrams –  Level 1

The below worksheet introduces Venn Diagrams. Students learn to use pictures (circles) to help represent sets and show how they are related.

Critical thinking in mathematics, especially in Algebraic Concepts, is crucial to expand further your knowledge and understanding of all concepts relating to it. 

If you do not stretch your mental capacity far wide and develop the skill of multilateral thinking, then the chances of excelling at Algebra lessen significantly.

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Hi, Dale: You will need to contact the Global Digital Citizen Foundation to request permission to use this resource.

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Hi, Alma! The good folks at the Global Digital Citizen Foundation can help you here: https://globaldigitalcitizen.org/critical-thinking-skills-cheatsheet-infographic

Where is the actual critical aspect of the “thinking”? I would want to see, “What are the premises of the argument? Are they actually true? What evidence supports it and contradicts it? What other explanations might cause that result? What would be the result of the intervention? Does the proposed intervention actually address the problem identified? Is the problem identified the right problem?”

Thank you, PaulR! The fact that these basic rhetorical questions are missing from this infographic illustrates what is wrong with our current methods of “debate” on issues from climate change to healthcare.

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Excellent. Useful for the classroom.

Go to the previous page where you saw this graphic. There is a link above it that will allow you to download it.

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