OCR AS/A-Level Critical Thinking Exam Revision Notes

Summary:
Exam Revision Notes are the essential foundation for a successful revision programme. The aim of OCR AS/A-Level Critical Thinking is to accelerate the learning process by providing systematic and concise coverage of the subject core, allowing you time to develop the higher-level skills of analysis and evaluation.

Written by an experienced examiner, the notes are accompanied by short commentaries which highlight key points, identify common pitfalls and offer guidance on underlying patterns.

This effective combination of essential notes and invaluable expert advice creates the ideal revision resource.

• Prepare a thorough revision plan
• Revise core topics effectively
• Identify what they are being asked to answer in their exams
• Improve their exam technique and ultimately their grade

Table of Contents:
Unit 1 Introduction to critical thinking
Unit 2 Assessing and developing argument
Unit 3 Ethical reasoning and decision making
Unit 4 Critical reasoning

About the Author(s):
Dr Jill Swale is the Thinking and Teaching Strategies Coordinator at Kendrick School, Reading. In 2005, Kendrick received the Good Schools Guide award as the selective state school for girls with the best results nationwide for AS Critical Thinking. Jill was Study Skills Leading Professional for Reading LEA for 2 years, and frequently runs workshops on teaching methods and critical thinking. Jill has over 20 years' experience teaching in different types of schools, and also teaches sociology, English, citizenship and thinking skills.