1. The Art of Critical Thinking

2. Critical Thinking CRITICAL THINKING is the active and systematic process of Communication Problem-solving Evaluation Analysis Synthesis Reflection both individually and in community to Foster understanding Support sound decision-making and Guide action

3. CRITICAL THINKING is an active and systematic process

4. Communication The art and technique of using words effectively to impart information or ideas. –American Heritage Dictionary, 2005 –Articulation – The ability to tell others exactly what in an argument is good or bad Institute for Critical Thinking, Montclair State University

5. The ability to address complex situations or questions that do not have one correct answer but must be figured out as well as possible –Nosich, 2005 Problem-solving

6. The ability to use criteria and standards to judge the quality and value of ideas, products, or procedures –Carey, 2001 Evaluation

7. Analysis The ability to divide a concept or unit into smaller parts so the parts and the relationship among them is clear –Carey, 2001

8. Synthesis The ability to combine and integrate separate elements according to their relationship … to organize, summarize, and explain information and make predictions –Harris, 2001

9. Reflection The reflective mind seeks meaning, monitors what it thinks, and draws a clear distinction between its thinking and the thinking of its audience –Elder & Paul, 2003

10. in community individually and

11. To Support sound decision-making Guide action Foster understanding