higher-order thinking
CEFR: C1
Complex cognitive operations involving critical analysis, evaluation, and synthesis rather than simple recall.
Synonyms
- higher-order thinking descriptor
- technical taxonomy
Common Collocations
- analysis of higher-order thinking
- features of higher-order thinking
- impact of higher-order thinking
Example Sentence
The empirical research passage in Cambridge IELTS 13 highlights the importance of higher-order thinking in its specific analytical context.