Student Self-Assessment Checklist of Critical Thinking

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What Does a Critical Thinker Look Like? the Time Sometimes Not Yet

1. Is persistent and persevering.

I stay on task.

I use a variety of strategies to solve problems.

I might say, “Don’t show me. Let figure it out.”

I complete my tasks or projects.

2. Has decreased impulsivity.

I listen to instructions before I begin.

I ask questions if I don’t understand.

I think before I act.

I develop a plan before I start work.

I listen to other points of view.

3. Works accurately and precisely.

I take time to be precise.

I check that my information is accurate.

I review the requirements on assignments.

I edit and revise to make my writing clear.

I check that my work matches the criteria.

4. Listens with understanding.

I listen carefully to others and value their ideas.

I respond appropriately.

I build on others’ ideas.

5. Is flexible in thinking.

I try to understand both sides of an issue.

I consider all viewpoints in solving a problem.

6. Has awareness of own thinking.

I am able to list the steps in my plan of action.

I can describe what I know and what I need to know.

I can evaluate my plan.

I can explain the steps in my thinking.

I can tell how thinking about thinking helps me.

7. Asks questions and solves problems.

I ask questions and am curious.

I think of a lot of ways to do things.

I gather information and figure out what it means.

I can think of more than one solution to a problem.

I can explain why my thinking makes good sense.

8. Uses past knowledge in new situations.

I use my past learning in new situations.

I can see how two different ideas are connected.

9. Thinks creatively.

I am willing to try new approaches.

I like to think about things and wonder about them.

I can think of ideas that are really unusual.

I add a lot to my ideas and to others’ ideas.

I stick to my task and finish the job.