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Improving Critical Thinking May Take Practice

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But only one group spent time actually putting that training into practice, through an exercise that asked them to read passages about scientific claims—like the one in the first paragraph of this article—and answer multiple choice questions about possible problems in the logic. The data is publicly available online.

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The BEST Test-Taking Strategies

Teaching with a Mountain View

Read-alouds are a great way to cement and reinforce the positive mindset you’ve worked to build all year. Teach (and start practicing) Mnemonic Devices Mnemonic devices can help students approach questions with structure and clarity. Analyze the Choices: Remind students to read all the options before choosing their answer.

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