Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Meet the Author -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- What's New in the Second Edition -- Introduction -- Notes -- References -- Section 1 Creating Thinkers -- Introduction to Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving -- Note -- References -- Chapter 1 Analytical Thinkers: Analytical Thinking: Thinking about the Parts and Pieces -- Why Do Students Need to Be Analytical Thinkers? -- How to Help Students Become Analytical Readers -- How to Help Students Think Analytically -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 2 Critical Thinkers: Critical Thinking: Thinking about Effectiveness and Validity -- Why Do Students Need to Be Critical Thinkers? -- How to Help Students Think Critically -- Final Comments on Critical Thinking -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 3 Problem Solvers: Utilizes Analytical and Critical Tools to Arrive at Solutions -- Why Do Students Need to Be Problem Solvers? -- How to Help Students Become Successful Problem Solvers -- Notes -- References -- Section I Conclusion -- Thinking Can Be an Unbelievably Satisfying Learning Experience -- Section 2 Creating College- and Career-Ready Learners -- What Is a Learner? -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 4 Inquisitive Learners: Inquisitiveness: Curiosity about Surroundings, Constantly Asking Questions: Why? How? -- Why Should Students Have an Inquisitive Nature? -- How to Help Students Develop an Inquisitive Nature -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 5 Opportunistic Learners: Opportunistic: Interest in Taking Advantage of Learning Opportunities -- Why Do Students Need to Be Opportunistic Learners? -- How to Help Students Take Advantage of Learning Opportunities -- Notes -- References -- Chapter 6 Flexible Learners: Flexibility: Ability and Desire to Cope with Frustration and Ambiguity