Abstract

Conclusion. The study developed effective tools for practitioners and decision-makers in the field of education to measure and develop students’ critical-thinking skills. In particular, use of the developed rubric in the evaluation of students’ critical-thinking skills presents a significant step in increasing success in education and supporting students’ future academic and professional achievements. In conclusion, this research demonstrated the validity and reliability of a rubric that may be used as an effective tool for the evaluation and development of critical-thinking skills in education.

Keywords: Critical thinking, multicultural education, rubric development, validity and reliability studies

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