“Critical thinking” is a term thrown around so much it has become almost meaningless. It is embedded deep into the Common Core State Standards for public schools across the nation, which set standards for English and math. And it is discussed in countless articles by educators and for educators that attempt to evaluate and then decide how our students learn. Despite this talk, however, it also is estimated that only 1 in 10 instructors actually teach critical thinking skills.

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