International Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research (IJAPR)   Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 11 | Page No.: 1-3 Critical Thinking and Constructivism as Critical Attributes for Students Conceptualization of Mathematics Download PDF Abari, Meshach Terseer and Durodola, Grace Temilolu Abstract: This article has looked at critical thinking and constructivism as critical attributes for students' conceptualization of Mathematics. In doing so, relevant literature reviewed showed that critical thinking skills are critical for students' explicit understanding, expression and application of Mathematics. The article also reviewed literature that clearly indicated the place of constructivism in the inculcation of critical thinking skills in students during the learning of Mathematics. The article showed specifically that for students to clearly understand, express and apply Mathematical Knowledge, they must be challenged through the medium of constructivist teaching approach to think critically before solving Mathematics problems. The paper also added Evaluation as the last component of the Nworgu adapted constructivist model to provide a room for feedback after application. The paper recommended amongst others that Mathematics teachers should be acquainted with critical thinking skills before they can effectively instill them in their students and they should also adopt the PEDDAE constructivist model in inculcating Critical thinking skills in their students.