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What are the three components that distinguish higher orders of thinking skill (HOTS)?
Reasoning, Creative thinking, Reflection
Which cognitive process involves generating innovative ideas or solutions to problems?
Reflecting involves taking impulse actions based on immediate responses.
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Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making are all forms of ________ thinking.
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What distinguishes higher orders of thinking (HOTS) from normal thinking?
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What is the primary goal of reasoning in the context of thinking skills?
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How does creative thinking differ from conventional thinking?
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What is the primary characteristic of reflection in the context of thinking skills?
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What is the relationship between critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making?
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What is the main difference between stating a fact and demonstrating thinking skills?
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How does thinking skill differ from expressing a preference?
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What is the role of initiative and independence in higher orders of thinking (HOTS)?
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Study Notes
Thinking and Reasoning
- Thinking is a skill that goes beyond simply recalling facts or expressing preferences.
- Higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) involve applying knowledge, adapting to different purposes, and requiring initiative and independence.
Components of Thinking Skills
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Reasoning: the cognitive process of using logical and rational thinking to arrive at a conclusion for a provided problem.
- Involves analyzing information, evaluating evidence, and applying logical principles to reach reasoned conclusions.
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Creative Thinking: the cognitive process of generating innovative ideas or solutions to problems.
- Involves thinking beyond conventional rules and exploring unconventional perspectives and possibilities.
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Reflection: giving deep or concentrated thought to something, beyond the immediate response to stimuli.
- Involves carefully considering alternatives, thinking about consequences, weighing up available evidence, drawing conclusions, and testing hypotheses.
Characteristics of Reflective Thinking
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Decision making
- Weighing up available evidence
- Drawing conclusions
- Testing hypotheses
Thinking and Reasoning
- Normal thinking is not considered a skill, as it only involves recalling known facts or expressing personal preferences.
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
- HOTS apply knowledge to different purposes and require initiative and independence on the part of the thinker.
- Components of HOTS:
- Reasoning
- Creative thinking
- Reflection
Reasoning
- Reasoning is the cognitive process of using logical and rational thinking to arrive at a conclusion for a problem.
- Involves:
- Analyzing information
- Evaluating evidence
- Applying logical principles to reach reasoned conclusions
Creative Thinking
- Creative thinking is the cognitive process of generating innovative ideas or solutions to problems.
- Involves:
- Thinking beyond conventional rules
- Exploring unconventional perspectives and possibilities
Reflection
- Reflection involves giving deep or concentrated thought to something, beyond the immediate response to stimuli.
- Characteristics of reflection:
- Carefully considering alternatives
- Thinking about consequences
- Weighing up available evidence
- Drawing conclusions
- Testing hypotheses
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making are all forms of reflective thinking.
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Description
Learn about thinking as a skill, its components, and identifying solutions to problems. Develop your critical thinking skills with this introductory lesson on thinking and reasoning.
