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title: "VIDEO: What Does \"Critical Thinking\" Mean to You?"
description: "\"Critical thinking is a skill that needs to be learned,\" says Teacher Barbara Wade. \"It's life: being able to make decisions and adapt to situations.\""
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# [VIDEO: What Does "Critical Thinking" Mean to You?](https://blog.thinkcerca.com/video-what-does-critical-thinking-mean-to-you)

 Written by [Mallory Busch](https://blog.thinkcerca.com/author/mallory-busch) | November 27, 2017

## One classroom shares their perspective.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The students at Ashburn Elementary in Chicago have a lot to say when it comes to the importance of critical thinking. 

For years, Ashburn has partnered with ThinkCERCA to help students grow their critical thinking skills through the practice of argumentative writing, discussion, and [debate](https://blog.thinkcerca.com/video-student-voice-and-choice-at-work-in-chicagos-ashburn-elementary). 

"Critical thinking is a skill that needs to be learned," says Ashburn Elementary Teacher Barbara Wade. "It's life: being able to make decisions and adapt to situations."

[***[READ MORE: Learn about Barbara's process and favorite lessons for teaching critical thinking]***](https://blog.thinkcerca.com/teacher-perspective-favorite-resources-to-teach-critical-thinking)

By giving students the skills to analyze what they see and hear, gather evidence to support their viewpoints, and appreciate counterarguments, we can truly prepare the next generation for success.

### Share your advice with teachers!

 

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