Experience in developing critical thinking. by Edward Maynard Glaser. ★★★★ 4 hours to read. while reading. 1, In conclusion, STEM toys have proven invaluable in developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in children. and science experiment kits can improve critical thinking skills. They encourage problem solving, logical reasoning and creativity. Children learn to analyze information, think critically and respond. Although developing critical thinking skills in CT is a major goal of science education, insufficient emphasis has been placed on measuring CT skills in specific science domains such as physics. Recognizing that adequate CT assessment involves assessment of both domain-specific and domain-general CT skills, this study, Critical Thinking. Critical thinking is a widely accepted educational goal. Its definition is contested, but competing definitions can be understood as different conceptions of the same basic concept: goal-directed careful thinking. Conceptions differ as to the scope of such reflection, the type of objective, the criteria and the standards.