critical thinking
noun
1
: the act or practice of thinking critically (as by applying reason and questioning assumptions) in order to solve problems, evaluate information, discern biases, etc.
2
: the set of skills, methods, etc. involved in critical thinking
Media literacy enlivens how our schools teach critical thinking by serving as a bridge between the classroom and the world in which our young people live most of their waking lives.—Wally Bowen
Using the same skills used for centuries—analysis, synthesis, and evaluation—we must look at digital literacy as another realm within which to apply elements of critical thinking.—Barbara Jones-Kavalier and Suzanne Flannigan
—sometimes hyphenated when used before another noun
Helping students develop critical-thinking skills and information literacy is one of the core missions of libraries everywhere.—Nancy Pearl
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