Critical Thinking Assessment
An
Annotated List of Critical Thinking Tests
Prepared by Robert H. Ennis, Professor Emeritus, University
of Illinois, the tests are grouped according to degree of
coverage of critical thinking elements. Some tests are from
international sources.
A
Seven-part Critical Thinking Rubric from Washington State
University
Assessment of each part is guided by descriptions
of what would represent scant and substantially-developed
skill in the area. Web page includes additional links for
more information.
Holistic
Critical Thinking Scoring Rubric from California Academic
Press
A free, downloadable rubric from a company that also offers
commercial tests in critical thinking. Instructions for using
the rubric are included in the download.
The
International Critical Thinking Essay Tests (ICAT)
By purchasing a license, an institution is granted permission
to administer the exam. Students are required to analyze and
assess writing prompts and the exams are scored locally. Web
site contains information about test construction and properties,
how it can be used by departments, implications of scoring,
and how to order a sample.
Performance
Assessments of Critical Thinking (University of Minnesota)
This journal article includes examples of assessments and
scoring rubrics. Research completed with high school students
but perhaps applicable to higher levels. Correlations with
other critical thinking tests are included showing concurrent
validity.
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