Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) Glossary Definition

Term Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
Definition

Higher-order thinking skills are cognitive processes such as analyzing, evaluating, creating, reasoning, and solving complex problems.

Context & Usage

They are often targeted through scenarios, projects, case studies, critiques, and performance tasks, while still depending on appropriate foundational knowledge.

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