Can You Spot Critical Thinking Gaps Before They Hurt Outcomes?
The Data is KRISTAL clear
In a 3-year study, 6th grade critical thinking scores explained up to 40% of the variance in students’ future math achievement.
That’s more predictive than most classroom-based factors schools measure.
In a yearlong pilot, 4th graders’ critical thinking scores improved from the 32nd to the 41st percentile.
That’s a statistically significant, instruction-linked gain.
Middle schoolers in a selective magnet program improved their reasoning scores from the 58th to the 64th percentile over the course of one year.
Critical thinking growth isn’t just for struggling learners! Enrichment matters too.
Even first graders demonstrate measurable critical thinking skills — and differences in mindset.
Insight Assessment’s premiere K-12 assessment, KRISTAL, can capture valid, reliable data as early as Kindergarten.
Most schools rely on grades and test scores — but those don’t measure how students actually think.
Critical thinking drives academic success, decision-making, and real-world readiness. But if you’re not assessing it, you’re not seeing the full picture. That’s where Insight Assessment comes in to give you the tools to measure reasoning and mindset skills from Kindergarten through high school.
Want a preview of what you’re missing?
Schedule a call with us and we’ll give you a live demo of our platform, our tools, and reports you can need. KRISTAL is used worldwide to measure K-12 reasoning and mindset skills.