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What is a logic tree? How can it help you solve problems? How do you create one? Critical Thinking, Logic & Problem Solving by Bigrocks Thinking shows you how to apply critical thinking to solve problems and make decisions more effectively. The authors recommend using a logic tree to find solutions to your problems and answers to your questions. Continue reading to see a logic tree example and learn the steps to create one for yourself.
What’s the 5W2H framework for identifying a problem? How can a logic tree help you find a solution? What should you do after you solve a problem? If you have a big question to answer or a decision to make, you have a problem to solve. Problem-solving is directed specifically at bridging a gap between your current state and a desired state—getting from here to there. Continue reading to learn a step-by-step problem-solving process from the book Critical Thinking, Logic & Problem Solving.
What’s the pyramid principle, and how can it help you present information effectively? What if you structured your presentations as stories? The authors of Critical Thinking, Logic & Problem Solving explain how to give good presentations and communicate your ideas effectively using critical thinking. They note that many people have excellent ideas but don’t understand how to structure their presentations. Read more to learn how to structure a presentation by structuring your thinking first.
Is diversity a strength or a weakness? How can it be leveraged to make America stronger against its adversaries? General H. R. McMaster argues that the U.S. can face its global challenges with long-term goals. One strategy he recommends is to turn American diversity into strength and reaffirm education as a fundamental bulwark of democracy. Continue reading to understand McMaster’s argument that diversity is strength.
Are AP classes worth it in high school? What are the negative effects of taking AP classes? Advanced Placement (AP) courses are designed to give high school students a head start on a college degree. But critics have called the program a “racket,” and recently, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized a proposed AP African American studies course as biased. Keep reading to learn why recent criticisms show that AP classes may not be worth the effort.
Can learning through teaching or debate help you to learn more effectively? Why do these methods help to enhance your thinking? According to science writer Annie Murphy Paul, thinking in a way that suits your brain’s biology helps you to tap into your full cognitive potential. Learning through teaching or debate is one way Paul claims you can understand complex ideas more thoroughly. Keep reading to learn why Paul argues that learning through teaching or debate is most effective.
Want to know how to learn more effectively? How can you use social learning to improve your skills? According to Annie Murphy Paul, one way to learn more effectively is by engaging more intentionally with our social relationships. In The Extended Mind, she claims that we can become stronger thinkers by imitating others and bonding with a team. Keep reading to learn more about how to learn more effectively, according to Paul’s advice.
What are the best study methods? How can you get the most out of your education? In The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need, Jade Bowler discusses four main study methods that will help you maximize your learning in as little time as possible. These strategies include flashcards, memory testing, creating connections, and taking practice exams. Here are the best study methods that your brain will approve of.
How reliable are citizen journalists? What kind of person can you go to for expert advice on the validity of an information source? Neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin believes that you can do your overwhelmed brain a favor by not trying to hold everything in your head. That means that you must rely on external sources of information. But, you want to do all you can to make sure the information is valid. Read more for Levitin’s advice on how to evaluate information and its sources.
What does “chunking information” mean? Why is it helpful for students? Chunking means grouping together connected ideas so you can remember them better. Jade Bowler explains this concept in her book The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need so students can take advantage of this studying technique. Find out why chunking information for students can boost your studying practices.