As toddlers, the constant repetition of the question "Why?" marks the exuberance of curiosity, a trait that, over time, tends to wane in the face of weary parents providing half-hearted answers or ...

You can learn a lot about a leader by the way they respond when someone brings them a problem. Do they immediately jump in with a solution? Or do they pause, ask a question and guide the team toward ...

Over the course of your interview, the hiring manager needs to figure out a few things. She needs to get a better sense of how your skills and experience line up with the open role. She needs to ...

When it comes to success in life, it’s not just what students know, but what they can do with what they know. To gauge that ability, a problem-solving section was part of the 2012 international tests ...

The reason is that when there is a problem, any problem, often we focus on debating, comparing, and arguing over several obvious solutions. Our solutions. It became more important to “win” an argument ...

Compared with their peers in developed nations, American 15-year olds are slightly above average problem solvers, but not as good as students from Asian nations who regularly shellac them in math, ...

Next spring, nearly 300 colleges and universities nationwide are offering an optional 90-minute exit exam to test students on skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and writing ability.