Evaluating an infusion approach to the teaching of critical thinking skills through mathematics

Einav Aizikovitsh; Miri Amit

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.03.596

Evaluating an infusion approach to the teaching of critical thinking skills through mathematics

Einav Aizikovitsh, Miri Amit

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Abstract

Current reforms in mathematics education worldwide include the transition from algorithmic cognitive skills towards higher order cognitive skills, particularly critical thinking. Ennis defines critical thinking as "reasonable reflective thinking focused on deciding what to believe or do" (Ennis, 1987, 1989). This research investigated the viability and consequences of developing critical thinking among students through a program of instruction in probability, employing the infusion approach (Swartz, 1992). Statistical comparison of these students' averages in the Cornell tests focused on the relative rate of improvement. An ANOVA test showed that the experimental group considerably improved their critical thinking abilities and disposition.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	3818-3822
Number of pages	5
Journal	Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Volume	2
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2010.03.596
State	Published - 13 Oct 2010
Event	2nd World Conference on Educational Sciences, WCES-2010 - Istanbul, Turkey Duration: 4 Feb 2010 → 8 Feb 2010

Keywords

Critical thinking
abilities of critical thinking
disposions of critical thinking
infustion approch
probability in daily life

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General Social Sciences
General Psychology

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