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When a teacher encourages children to explain their reasoning, it develops:

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UPTET 2026 Paper 2 Social Studies Question Paper (3-Jul-2026) (Shift 1)
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Higher-order thinking

Asking children to explain their reasoning requires them to analyse, justify, and evaluate their own thinking rather than simply recall facts.

This process of articulating the logic behind an answer engages higher-order cognitive skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

Therefore, this practice develops higher-order thinking in learners.

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