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5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap

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Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

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5 ways educators can shrink the critical thinking gap

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On the 2nd Day of Edtech, our story focuses on critical thinking. To make real gains, teachers need to address the underlying problem: the critical thinking gap. Focusing on core cognitive skills sets students up for success throughout their academic careers. These five critical thinking strategies can help.

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What are Tools and Techniques in Education?

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Another assessment strategy is performance-based assessment, where students demonstrate their knowledge and skills through real-world tasks or projects. This type of assessment encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and application of learning in authentic contexts, providing a more comprehensive understanding of student abilities.

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