Volume 10 : Issue 10.2 (2023)

Critical Thinking and Academic Achievement among Secondary School Students

The ability to think critically and solve problems creatively is crucial for success in the modern world. They serve as the cornerstone for making wise decisions, resolving issues, and navigating challenging circumstances. Students will find it difficult to succeed in the classroom and in their future employment without these skills. The acquisition of these abilities requires education, and it is crucial that educators give problem-solving and critical- thinking lessons top priority in the classroom. These abilities are helpful for both personal and professional development in addition to academic accomplishment. We give pupils the skills they need to tackle the difficulties of the modern world and develop them into effective, independent thinkers by teaching them critical thinking and problem-solving techniques. The importance of these skills can be seen in a variety of ways, such as how they enhance dialogue and cooperation, promote autonomous thought, support innovation, and help students make better choices. It is essential that schools and educators give these skills the importance they deserve in order to make sure that kids are ready to take on the difficulties of the contemporary world.

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