Evaluation Sheet
- When constructing an argument does he gather consistent information?
- Yes he does, he draws conclusions from several sources
- Does he apply unassociated knowledge to help you solve problems?
- Yes he combines new knowledge with prior knowledge to assist him in his workouts
- Does he gather his data from more than one source?
- Yes he gathers from books, magazines and online sources
- Does he only see one way when doing things or does he create options?
- He creates options, different workouts for different things and randomizes his routine
- Apply basic concepts to normal experience?
- Definitely his routine is well thought through
- Does he develop personal definitions? Ex (what does it mean to be healthy, what does health mean to you)
- Yes, he has seen a difference between how he used to feel and how he feels now
- Does he consider other viewpoints when he draws his conclusions?
- He doesn’t mention that he takes the advice of other people
- Question the truth or challenge how much is misinformation
- He questions the legitimacy of magazines
- Think experimentally? (try to think scientifically and test a hypothesis)
- He tries to use different techniques and ideas
- Would he compare his conclusion against existing ideas?
- Yes, he would be able to see if he gets results or not and base his decision on that
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I actually learned alot about critical thinking from this exercise. My brother showed me that in order to excel in what im doing i have to consult various sources no matter what the goal is. Even something as simple as working out, with the right kind of routine, requires a fair amount of critical thinking. I also learned that having a conversation on another persons perspective has helped me figure out a little more about what i want to change in my routine. I learned alot about what i can walk away with after a conversation.
