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Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Thinking Skills Thinking Skills Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Second edition

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This lively coursebook encourages students to develop more sophisticated and mature thinking processes by learning specii c, transferable skills independent of subject content which assist conn dent engagement in argument and reasoning. As well as giving a thorough grounding in critical thinking and problem solving, the book discusses how to analyse and evaluate arguments, manipulate numerical and graphical information and develop a range of skills including data handling, logic and reasoning. The second edition of the book has been substantially updated with new and revised content throughout. The only endorsed coursebook offering complete coverage of the Cambridge AS and A Level Thinking Skills syllabus, this resource also contains extensive extra material to cover a wide range of related awards. Features include: • clearly focused and differentiated critical thinking and problem solving units that provide complete coverage of the Thinking Skills syllabus and beyond • a range of stimulating student activities with commentaries to develop analytical skills • summary of key concepts at the end of each chapter to review learning • end-of-chapter assignments to reinforce knowledge and skills, with answers at the back for self-assessment • a mapping grid to demonstrate the applicability of each unit to awards including Critical Thinking, BMAT and TSA. Thinking Skills is written by two experienced examiners, who have produced a lively and accessible text which all students of Thinking Skills will nd invaluable. Visit education.cambridge.org/cie for information on our full range of Cambridge International A Level titles including e-book versions and mobile apps.

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