Critical and Higher Level Thinking - Attributes for Success in the IB Program

People who are Critical and Higher level Thinkers:

1. have knowledge of a topic

2. reflect on topics and practice skills associated with those topics

3. understand relationships and connections topics have with one another 

4. are Inquiry Based Learners and practice the QFT (Question Formulation Technique) and...

• continually consider what they think they know – and why they think it is valid information

• continually consider what they don’t know

• continually identify questions and reflect on why they are asking these questions

• continually consider how their hypothesis may affect their inquiry

5. understand multiple perspectives of an idea, statement, or belief 

6. are able to formulate and justify ideas, statements, or beliefs

7. are problem solvers who apply their knowledge and understanding

8. demonstrate creativity and are able to apply newly formed understandings to areas of interest or relevance

9. practice meta cognition (Self Awareness)

10. understand habits and mindfulness are two fundamental components that influence people's actions; thus, they see the value  in developing positive habits