Critical Thinking for Children - 3. Standards for Thinking

 

Critical Thinking for Children - 3. Standards for Thinking

1. Critical thinkers believe in the power of their minds and strive to find better ways of doing things.[1]
2. Intellectual standards are essential for thinking better and include being clear, accurate, relevant, logical, and fair.[1]
3. Being clear involves stating what you mean and providing examples to ensure understanding.[1]
4. Accuracy requires verifying the truthfulness of statements and checking the validity of ideas.[1]
5. Relevance emphasizes staying on track and ensuring that information and discussions relate directly to the problem or question at hand.[1]

Reference: [1] Video: "Critical Thinking for Children - 3. Standards for Thinking" - [URL]