L14 - L15 ; CoRT Tools

Question 1

edward de bono’s thinking tools are ___

Answer 1

simple and practical - can be used at all ability levels and at all ages from 5 up

Question 2

there are ___ cort tools by edward de bono

Answer 2

7

Question 3

the tools can be classifies into (4)

Answer 3

• evaluation tools
• exploration tools
• value tools
• action tools

Question 4

the purpose of cort tools is to make thinking ___ (3)

Answer 4

• more focused
• more structured
• more organized

Question 5

advantages of thinking tools (5)

Answer 5

• avoid impulsive behavior & snap judgments
• see alternatives where others see only difficulties, confusion, or impossible dilemmas
• improve decision making & idea generating skills
• increase their ability to consider the consequences before taking action
• work more productively when working with others in a group