Importance of Thinking Skills in Higher Education and Workplace

Thinking skills are increasingly important in higher education and the workplace. A 2020 report by the World Economic Forum predicts that critical thinking and problem-solving skills will be among the top five most sought-after skills by 2025. Universities and higher education institutions are reflecting this shift by emphasizing higher-order thinking skills in admissions processes and teaching methods. Thinking skills involve the analysis and processing of data, evaluation and synthesis of information, and creativity in problem-solving. Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing categorizes thinking skills into critical thinking and problem-solving, which are seen as essential competencies in the future.