Skill #2: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Uses sound reasoning to analyze problems, evaluate potential solutions, and implement effective courses of action
- Recognizing and analyzing problems
- Evaluating potential solutions and resources
- Using a logical approach to make decisions and solve problems
- Implementing effective courses of action
Featured Resource
Social Emotional Problems Activity | Tell Me Your Problems Activity
The Power of Why Activity [Root Cause Exercise]
Resources from our Partners
Explore More Guides to Critical Thinking: Problem-Solving Handouts and Worksheets These generalized tip sheets help students walk through the problem-solving process. | Exploring Systems Theory This web-based resource explains systems theory and includes an interactive chart on applications for STEM disciplines. | Mind Tools: Decision-Making Techniques This site offers multiple, high-quality methods for making tough decisions. | P21’s Critical Thinking and Problem Solving List Links to critical-thinking and problem-solving resources and activities are gathered here by the Partnership for 21st Century Learning. | PBS Invent It, Build It Activity Guide This guide offers six hands-on challenges designed to get students aged 9–12 to think like inventors and engineers. | Problem Solving This article reduces the problem-solving process to four easy steps.
More to See, Think About, and Do
CTE Online Activity: What Makes a Good Problem
Your Logical Fallacy Is | Five Fallacies Video
The 5 Whys Video | How to Make Toast Video