Some of the skills needed for the development of critical thinking are:

  • Comparison
  • Classification
  • Sequencing
  • Cause and Effect
  • Webbing-Graphic representation
  • Analogy
  • Deductive reasoning
  • Inductive reasoning
  • Forcasting
  • Hypothothesizing
  • Critiquing

Each of these strategies has unique features and can be adapted as needed to fulfill specific inquiry needs.

 

Comparison:

To examine two items or issues to determine similarities and differences

 

Classification:

To arrange information systematicallyon the basis of  class, category, or special features.

 

Sequencing:

The process of following ideasin an ordered pattern.

 

Cause and Effect:

Is the relationship between to things when one thing, event, or process results in the later happening.

 

Webbing:

Is a strategy using graphic representation to show the relationships between words or concepts.

 

Analogy:

To show a similarity or resemblance between things not otherwise identical in nature.

 

Deductive Reasoning:

The process of coming to a conclusion  using facts previously known. 

 

Inductive Reasoning:

The process of coming to a conclusion through the process of observation.

 

Forecasting:

To make a prediction based on theory, data, or experience in advance of any proof found or given.

 

Hypothothesizing:

To present a theory based on assumptions temporarily accepted through the use of reasoning, experiment, or investigation.

 

Critiquing:

To provide a critcal commentary, reveiw, or discussion on a select subject, especially one dealing with literary works.

 

 

 

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