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The Ennis-Weir Critical Thinking Essay Test is a general test of critical thinking ability in the context of argumentation. In this test, a complex argument is presented to the test taker, who is asked to formulate another complex argument in response to the first.
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How to Access and Cite
This can be used both as a test of writing mastery as well as a teaching device for critical thinking.
To access the resource, visit https://www.academia.edu/1847582/The_Ennis_Weir_Critical_Thinking_Essay_Test_An_Instrument_for_Teaching_and_Testing.
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Programmatic Purpose-terms
Instrument Characteristics
Open-ended questions
High school and college studentsopen
Applicable Grade Levels-terms
Supporting Research
Ennis, R. H., & Weir, E. (1989). The Ennis-Weir critical thinking essay test: Test, manual, criteria, scoring sheet : an instrument for teaching and testing. Cheltenham, Vic: Hawker Brownlow.
Hollis, H., Rachitskiy, R., van der Leer, L., and Elder, L. (in press) Validity and reliability testing of the International Critical Thinking Essay Test form A (ICTET-A). Psychological Reports
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Points to Consider
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