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Tools to Support Teaching and Learning

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Whether clients are testing critical thinking for accreditation, learning outcomes, quality improvement, program evaluation, hiring or placement, we recognize that it is not enough for our clients to merely gather data about test takers. Effective assessment programs rely on the objective evidence gathered by our test instruments as part of a comprehensive solution to their critical thinking needs.

Insight Assessment researchers have been at the forefront of the critical thinking and assessment fields for over 25 years  We believe critical thinking can and should be fostered, developed and assessed. Therefore we have developed the Tools to Support Teaching & Learning resource package for our testing clients.  This 10 item information packet provides classroom support for students and faculty. It includes critical thinking teaching tools, rating tools & rubrics, examples on how to bring critical thinking to the classroom as well as Dr. Peter Facione’s definitive essay:  "Critical Thinking: What it is and Why it Counts".  These materials help clients prepare for a successful testing program and to explore how critical thinking skills and dispositions can be taught.

Insight Assessment provides world class objective measurements of critical thinking skills and habits of mind. Our clients depend on Insight Assessment test instruments to deliver valid and reliable data.  Equally importantly, our clients know they can rely on Insight Assessment to provide excellent informed customer service and support.  Our testing experts are ready to assist you in the development and implementation of your assessment program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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