Impact of Curriculum Design on Students' Critical Thinking and their Problem-Solving Skills at Higher Secondary Level

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of curriculum design on students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills at the higher secondary level. The population of the study consisted of all higher secondary students in Pakistan, while a sample of 300 students was selected through stratified random sampling. This quantitative study employed a questionnaire as the data collection tool. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The results revealed a significant relationship between curriculum design and students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The findings suggest that a well-designed curriculum can enhance students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The study recommends that educators and policymakers should focus on designing curricula that promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The study contributes to the existing literature on curriculum design and its impact on students' cognitive skills.