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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 12
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Incorporating Critical and Creative Thinking in a Transitions Course
PRIMUS, v31 n9 p995-1006 2021
In this note, I argue for and discuss my experiences with explicitly incorporating principles of critical and creative thinking in a transitions course which serves mathematics, mathematics education, and statistics majors. I describe several specific assignments and classroom tasks designed to enhance critical and creative thinking. I also discuss some evidence from survey instruments.
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Mathematics, Statistics Education, Majors (Students), Assignments, Teaching Methods, Advanced Courses, Validity, Mathematical Logic, Cognitive Development, Prerequisites, Metacognition, Standards, Risk, Reflection, Grading, Feedback (Response), Course Descriptions, Time Management, Student Attitudes, Undergraduate Students, Mathematics Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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