The Cornell Critical Thinking Test (CCTT) is available in two levels. Level X is aimed at Grades 4-14 and Level Z at college students and adults, although it can be used with advanced or gifted high school students. Both levels of the test are entirely multiple-choice.
Level X contains sections on induction, credibility, observation, deduction, and assumption identification.
Level Z contains sections on induction, credibility, prediction and experimental planning, fallacies (especially equivocation), deduction, definition, and assumption identification.
Mind Benders are recommended below. These are deductive logic puzzles. Start with A4 or B1 depending on your current level and get additional books or software only if you don't feel you've mastered the skill after completing the first book. Critical Thinking is a classic traditional critical course covering everything you need to know. While it can be used by a motivated individual it is designed as a discussion course. Younger children may have difficulty with some of the material in the first book.
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