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Possibilities of Evaluating Critical Thinking Through Standardized Tests
Possibilities of Evaluating Critical Thinking Through Standardized Tests

Author(s): Norbert Vrabec, František Rigo
Subject(s): Media studies, Communication studies, Theory of Communication, Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism
Published by: Univerzita sv. Cyrila a Metoda v Trnave, Fakulta masmediálnej komunikácie
Keywords: Critical thinking; Critical thinking skills; Measurement and testing of critical thinking;

Summary/Abstract: There is a considerable diversity in the measurement and testing of critical thinking in terms of the tests used for this purpose and the approaches by which the level of critical thinking can be assessed. In addition, the purpose of its use is essential when developing and using critical thinking tests. Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally, understand the logical connections between ideas, apply basic logical operations, and avoid cognitive biases. Critical thinking has been the subject of much debate and reflection since early Greek philosophers, such as Plato and Socrates. It is now gaining momentum, especially concerning the spread of disinformation and hybrid threats. The paper deals with the possibilities of various forms of critical thinking testing. The main goal of this research study is a framework structural analysis of standardized assessment tools focused on critical thinking.

  • Issue Year: 9/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 730-742
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: English