Thinking Master Student Map Chapter Seven Thinking Master Student Map

Why this chapter matters … The ability to think creatively and critically helps you succeed in any course and promotes skills that transfer to training and competition. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

What is included … Critical thinking: A survival skill Becoming a critical thinker Attitudes of a critical thinker Finding “aha!”: Creativity fuels critical thinking Ways to create ideas Uncovering assumptions Ways to fool yourself: Six common mistakes in logic Gaining skill at decision making Four ways to solve problems “But I don’t know what I want to do”: Choosing a major Majors for the taking Solving math and science problems Asking questions Power Process “Find a bigger problem” Master Student Profile: Oscar Robertson Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

How you can use this chapter … Read, write, speak, and listen more effectively. Learn strategies to enhance your success in problem solving. Apply thinking skills to practical decisions such as choosing a major. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

As you read, ask yourself: What if … … I could solve problems more creatively and make decisions in every area of life with more confidence? Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.