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Critical Thinking is not thinking a lot; it is the kind ofthinking that moves us from 'simple' to'complex'.

-Sana Rashid Siddiqui-

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01Explanation

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Explain something complex, that youhave knowledge about, with two people

of different levels of knowledge.

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Was it easy to simplify and elaborate,or did you struggle to relate to each

person?

Bonus Point: Explain Rocket Science

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02Interpretation

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Ask a friend to create a list of ten facialexpressions paired with emotions. Then have them randomly model the

expressions for you to interpret.

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How many can you correctly identify?Did you improve upon subsequent

attempts?

Bonus Point: Find a friend who doesn'tcheat.

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03Evalution

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Using the internet as a source, run asearch on 'how to become an

entrepreneur'.

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Can you identify which information isreliable and valid? Would you use and

evaluate additional information toasses its reliability?

Bonus Point: Live your dreams

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04Analysis

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Try to determine the meaning behindunknown or complex proverbs.

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Beware lest youlose the substanceby grasping at the shadow.

-Aesop-

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05Inference

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Watch a crime or mystery thriller andabsorb as many clues and pieces of

information as you can.

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Can you identify the culprit before it isrevealed?

Bonus Point: Can you identify falseclues from the writers?

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06Self-Control/Assessment/Regulation

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Write down 10 reasons you deserve araise. Then read through each reason

thinking about your own possiblebiases

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Does the awareness of these biaseshelp you generate a stronger case?

Bonus Point: Go Get a Raise!

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