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Last part of chapter 2

Chapter 3: Solving Problem

Using a Problem Solving Approach Step 1: What is the problem?

- approach difficult reading passages with a Step 2: What are the alternatives?

problem-solving approach
Step 3: What are the advantages and/or
- Step 1:
disadvantages of each alternative?

‣ What don’t I understand about this Step 4: What is the solution?

passage?
Step 5: How well is the solution working?

‣ Are certain terms or concepts

unfamiliar?
Introduction to Solving Problems

‣ Are the logical connections between 1. What is the problem?

the concepts confusing?

2. What are the alternatives?

‣ Do some things just not make sense?

3. What are the advantages and/or
- Step 2:
disadvantage of each alternative?

‣ What are the alternatives?

4. What is the solution?

‣ What are some possible meanings of 5. How well is the solution working?

the terms or concepts?

‣ What are some potential

interpretations of the central meaning
of this passage?

- Step 3:

‣ What is the evaluation of the possible

alternatives? What are the “clues” in
the passage and what alternative
meanings do they support?

‣ What reasons or evidence support

these interpretations?

- Step 4:

‣ What is the solution?

- Step 5:

‣ How well is the solution working?

‣ Does my interpretation still makes

sense as I continue my reading, or do
I need to revise my conclusion?

Chapter 2 Summary

• Becoming a critical thinker involves

- Thinking actively

- Exploring situations with questions

- Thinking independently

- Viewing situations from different

perspectives

- Supporting perspectives with reasons

and evidence

- Discussing ideas in an organized way

- Analyzing issues thoughtfully

• Becoming a sophisticated critical thinker is

a lifelong process that requires ongoing
analysis, reflection, and practice. Critical
thinkers are better equipped to deal with
the difficult challenges that life poses: to
solve problems, establish and achieve
goals, and analyze complex situations