Critical thinking competencies are the integrated cognitive abilities and dispositions that enable individuals to examine information, evaluate arguments, interpret evidence, and make reasoned judgments. They include skills such as interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, explanation, and self-regulation, as well as dispositions such as open-mindedness, intellectual curiosity, fairness, and willingness to reconsider existing beliefs ^[1]. These competencies support the identification of assumptions and biases, the assessment of the credibility of information, and the development of evidence-based conclusions and decisions ^[2]. In educational settings, they are developed through inquiry, reflection, problem-solving, and engagement with diverse perspectives.