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Articles tagged criticalthinking
The Relation Between White Space and Concept Maps
by Christopher Cimino, MD, FACMI, VP of Medical Academics, Kaplan Medical | April 23, 2021

Take a deep dive into the value and potential of white space as a tool to clarify and highlight significant information, as well as how the theory and practice of utilizing white space relates to the tables and concepts maps educators use to convey data to their students.
Demystifying the CARS Puzzle: Strategies for Understanding and Mastering the Exam
by Elijah Schwartz, MSEd, MS, BCBA-candidate, Senior Learning Strategist, Kaplan North America & Emily Hause, MD, MPH | February 18, 2021

I like to think of CARS as a puzzle or a mystery! You’re sleuthing out the clues and arguments embedded in the text.
Beyond Test Day: MCAT Prep Builds Critical Career Skills
by Kristin Murner, MBA, MSEd, Director, Learning Design | January 12, 2021

Fortunately, while studying for the MCAT takes a lot of time and effort, the benefits of investing in quality preparation reach far beyond Test Day.