Everyone knows that stronger critical thinking enables professionals to make better decisions and to solve complex problems. However, given the demanding and content-rich student assignments and exams in STEM and Business professional programs, why do academic deans and directors add assessments specifically targeting critical thinking?
Should we not expect that developing strong critical thinking is a natural outcome of completing an undergraduate or graduate program in STEM and Business?
Deans do not take anything for granted. Their motto is, “If you don’t assess it, you can’t fix it.” The deans know that the reputations of their schools and the success of their graduates depend on assuring that their programs produce professionals who have the skills, mindset, and knowledge to become leaders.
The Business Critical Thinking Skills Test (BCTST) is the assessment of choice for Deans of Business. STEM deans use the STEM Thinking Skills Test (STEM).
Business Critical Thinking Skills Test
- Used by deans for competitive admissions, advising and student retention, professional accreditation, and documentation of core student learning outcomes.
- Available to applicants in the US and internationally online, 24/7/365. Can be completed in 50 minutes or less.
- Offers skills metrics that connect directly with reasoning required for academic and professional success.
- Specific Skills Scores:
- Provides an OVERALL score
- Analysis
- Inference
- Evaluation
- Induction
- Deduction
- Numeracy
- Business deans can benchmark against:
- Undergraduate Business Students
- AACSB Undergraduate Programs
- ACBSP Undergraduate Programs
- Top Tier Business Schools
- Graduate Business Programs
- AACSB Graduate Programs
STEM Thinking Skills Test
- Used by deans for competitive admissions, advising and student retention, professional accreditation, and documentation of core student learning outcomes.
- Available to applicants in the US and internationally online, 24/7/365. Can be completed in 50 minutes or less.
- Offers skills metrics that connect directly with reasoning required for academic and professional success.
- Specific Skills Score:
- Provides OVERRALL Score
- Spatial Relational Thinking
- Tech Logic
- Out-of-the-box Algebra
- Scientific Empirical Reasoning
- Business deans can benchmark against:
- Undergraduate Business Students
- AACSB Undergraduate Programs
- ACBSP Undergraduate Programs
- Top Tier Business Schools
- Graduate Business Programs
- AACSB Graduate Programs
To discover what the critical thinking data is telling us about the performance of applicants, students, and working professionals in these disciplines; and for tips on how to build stronger critical thinking in individuals and groups, visit our Resource Library.
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Critical thinking helps solve problems effectively in all areas of life, empowering individuals to make sound decisions and navigate complex situations with confidence.
