Critical Thinking Indicators Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. Anticipates consequences; plans ahead; acts on opportunities
  2. 4. Expresses faith in ability to reason and learn; overcomes problems and disappointments
  3. 7. Asks questions; looks for reasons, explanations, and meaning; seeks new information to broaden understanding
  4. 10. Admits when things aren’t feasible; looks for useful solutions
  5. 11. COMMUNICATOR Listens well (shows deep understanding of others’ thoughts, feelings, and circumstances); speaks and writes with clarity (gets key points across to others)
  6. 12. Self-directed, self-disciplined, and accepts accountability.
  7. 13. Draws reasonable conclusions (if this is so, then it follows that because …); uses intuition as a guide; acts on intuition only with knowledge of risks involved
  8. 15. Seeks help as needed; suspends or revises judgment as indicated by new or incomplete data
  9. 16. Shows tolerance for different viewpoints; questions how own viewpoints are influencing thinking
  10. 18. Identifies own learning, personality, and communication style preferences; clarifies biases, strengths, and limitations; acknowledges when thinking may be influenced by emotions or self-interest
  11. 19. TO DIVERSITY Expresses appreciation of human differences related to values, culture, personality, or learning style preferences; adapts to preferences when feasible
Down
  1. 1. Changes approaches as needed to get the best results
  2. 3. Offers alternative solutions and approaches; comes up with useful ideas
  3. 5. Identifies relationships; expresses deep understanding
  4. 6. Shows true self; demonstrates behaviors that indicate stated values
  5. 8. Looks for the truth, even if it sheds unwanted light; demonstrates integrity (adheres to moral and ethical standards; admits flaws in thinking)
  6. 9. TO CONTEXT Looks for changes in circumstances that warrant a need to modify approaches; investigates thoroughly when situations warrant precise, in-depth thinking
  7. 10. Carefully considers meaning of data and interpersonal interactions; asks for feedback; corrects own thinking; is alert to potential errors by self and others; finds ways to avoid future mistakes
  8. 14. Stands up for beliefs; advocates for others; doesn’t hide from challenges
  9. 17. Waits for right moment; perseveres to achieve the best results