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Which of the following may provide opportunities to develop critical thinking abilities in social science class? A. Ask the source of evidence for arguments made. B. Encourage students to explain in their own words. C. Encourage students to interpret in only one way. D. Describe what is stated by the teacher as it is. Choose the correct option.

Which of the following may provide opportunities to develop critical thinking abilities in social science class? A. Ask the source of evidence for arguments made. B. Encourage students to explain in their own words. C. Encourage students to interpret in only one way. D. Describe what is stated by the teacher as it is. Choose the correct option. Correct Answer A and B

Critical thinking aims at simplification/ generalization on the one hand and truth and accuracy on the other. It scrupulously adheres to establish canons of logic. Logic is the science of thinking. It offers general rules for thinking.

Key Points The following activities promote critical thinking in the class:-

  • Ask the source of evidence for arguments made.
  • Encourage students to explain in their own words as students would be able to think in multiple ways before doing the activities and analyze facts about it.
  • Other given options are direct activities with only a one-word answer and are factual based.

Thus, it is concluded that A and B options are correct.

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