While reading the morning newspaper, Jordan is struck by a headline proclaiming that, “Children who attend preschool read better in Kindergarten.” Which of the following questions Jordan asks herself best represents critical thinking skills?

A. Which preschools and how many children did they study?

B. Should children in Kindergarten be reading already?

C. Are there other possible explanations?

D. Is it too early to put my child's name on the waiting list for preschool?


C. Are there other possible explanations?

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