3 Questions
What distinguishes higher orders of thinking skill (HOTS)?
Reasoning, Creative thinking, and Reflection.
Which cognitive process refers to generating innovative ideas or solutions to problems?
Creative thinking
Reflecting refers to giving deep or concentrated thought to something.
True
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
This quiz is about understanding thinking as a skill, identifying thinking components, and solving problems. It covers the basics of thinking and reasoning.
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