Practise observing carefully in order to recognize problems

Gather and organize relevant information to formulate an argument

Recognize unstated assumptions and bias

Interpret data

Evaluate evidence and arguments

Recognize and evaluate propositions

Draw reasonable conclusions and generalizations

Test generalizations and conclusions

Revise understanding based on new information and evidence

Evaluate and manage risk

Formulate factual, topical, conceptual and debatable questions

Consider ideas from multiple perspectives

Develop contrary or opposing arguments

Analyze complex concepts and projects into their constituent parts and synthesize them to create new understanding

Propose and evaluate a variety of solutions

Identify obstacles and challenges

Use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues

Identify trends and forecast possibilities

Troubleshoot systems and applications

Use brainstorming and visual diagrams to generate new ideas and inquiries

Consider multiple alternatives, including those that might be unlikely or impossible

Create novel solutions to authentic problems

Make unexpected or unusual connections between objects and/or ideas

Design improvements to existing machines, media and technologies

Design new machines, media and technologies

Make guesses, ask “what if” questions and generate testable hypotheses

Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products or processes

Create original works and ideas; use existing works and ideas in new ways

Practice flexible thinking----develop multiple opposing, contradictory and complementary arguments

Practice visible thinking strategies and techniques

Generate metaphors and analogies

Use effective learning strategies in subject groups and disciplines

Apply skills and knowledge in unfamiliar situations

Inquire in different contexts to gain a different perspective

Compare conceptual understanding across multiple subject groups and disciplines

Make connections between subject groups and disciplines

Combine knowledge, understanding and skills to create products or solutions

Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies

Change the context of an inquiry to gain different perspectives