Critical thinking assessment of college students.

From: Journal of College Reading and Learning | Date: September 22, 1997| Author: | Copyright information

A student's capability to examine information cannot be assessed with a single test and should be evaluated using a separate test for each of critical thinking's three major elements. The California Critical Thinking Dispositions Inventory provides a good appraisal of students' inclination towards learning. The Reflective Thinking Appraisal serves as a reliable measure of contemplative skills. Students' understanding of their field of study requires specialized exams.

This paper presents a framework for the assessment of critical thinking in college students. Unfortunately, due to the ...

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