Assessing Critical Thinking in Middle and High Schools

This practical, very effective resource helps middle and high school teachers and curriculum leaders develop the skills to design instructional tasks and assessments that engage students in higher-level critical thinking, as recommended by the Common Core State Standards. Real examples of formative and summative assessments from a variety of content areas are included and demonstrate how to successfully increase the level of critical thinking in every classroom! This book is also an excellent resource for higher education faculty to use in undergraduate and graduate courses on assessment and lesson planning. Chapter 1 1 Importance of Critical Thinking; Chapter 2 2 Applying Bloom’s Taxonomy in Your Classroom; Chapter 3 3 Misconceptions, Challenges, and a Solution; Chapter 4 4 Scenarios and Real-World Applications; Chapter 5 5 Visual Materials; Chapter 6 6 Quotations; Chapter 7 7 Establishing a Culture of Thinking; Chapter 8 8 Conclusion;