Cambridge International AS & A Level Thinking Skills
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Language
English
ISBN
9781510422223
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Introduction
How to use this book
Introduction to problem solving
1 Interpreting the problem
1.1 Owning the problem
1.2 Modelling the problem
1.3 Presentation of information
2 Tackling the problem (I)
2.1 ‘2358’
2.2 Diagramming
2.3 Systematic listing
2.4 Trial and error
3 Tackling the problem (II)
3.1 Function machines and algebra
3.2 Sequence generation
3.3 Particular solutions
3.4 Venn diagrams
4 Answering the problem
4.1 Misinterpreting the question
4.2 Choosing and evaluating strategies
4.3 Unforced errors
4.4 Ways to check your answer
5 Processing skills and problem solving
5.1 Proportional reasoning
5.2 Compound units
5.3 Finding averages
5.4 Finding lengths, areas and volumes
5.5 Rounding
5.6 Parsing relationships algebraically
5.7 Finding the nth term of a sequence
5.8 Bases and binary
Introduction to critical thinking
6 Evaluating evidence
6.1 Credibility: reliability
6.2 Credibility: plausibility
6.3 Credibility: corroboration and consistency
6.4 Representativeness
6.5 Presentation of data
6.6 Applying the skills of evaluating evidence
7 Using evidence
7.1 Explanations
7.2 Inferences
7.3 Applying the skills of evaluating and using evidence
8 Analysing reasoning
8.1 Arguments
8.2 Conclusions
8.3 Additional argument elements
8.4 Detailed analysis
8.5 Unstated assumptions
8.6 Applying the skills of analysing reasoning
9 Evaluating reasoning
9.1 Logical fallacies
9.2 Flaws in reasoning
9.3 The use of appeals
9.4 Weaknesses in reasoning
9.5 Applying the skills of evaluating reasoning
10 Creating arguments
10.1 Supporting a conclusion
10.2 Strands of reasoning
10.3 Using additional argument elements
10.4 Considering counterpositions
10.5 Applying the skills of creating arguments
Answers to selected questions
Glossary
Index
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