6 Exercises to Improve Critical Thinking

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Critical Thinking is not thinking a lot; it is the kind ofthinking that moves us from 'simple' to'complex'.

-Sana Rashid Siddiqui-

01Explanation

Explain something complex, that youhave knowledge about, with two people

of different levels of knowledge.

Was it easy to simplify and elaborate,or did you struggle to relate to each

person?

Bonus Point: Explain Rocket Science

02Interpretation

Ask a friend to create a list of ten facialexpressions paired with emotions. Then have them randomly model the

expressions for you to interpret.

How many can you correctly identify?Did you improve upon subsequent

attempts?

Bonus Point: Find a friend who doesn'tcheat.

03Evalution

Using the internet as a source, run asearch on 'how to become an

entrepreneur'.

Can you identify which information isreliable and valid? Would you use and

evaluate additional information toasses its reliability?

Bonus Point: Live your dreams

04Analysis

Try to determine the meaning behindunknown or complex proverbs.

Beware lest youlose the substanceby grasping at the shadow.

-Aesop-

05Inference

Watch a crime or mystery thriller andabsorb as many clues and pieces of

information as you can.

Can you identify the culprit before it isrevealed?

Bonus Point: Can you identify falseclues from the writers?

06Self-Control/Assessment/Regulation

Write down 10 reasons you deserve araise. Then read through each reason

thinking about your own possiblebiases

Does the awareness of these biaseshelp you generate a stronger case?

Bonus Point: Go Get a Raise!

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