What matters more than solving many questions is the thinking process that leads to the right answer
Thinking Skills is more than just solving many questions.
It trains students to read problems carefully, analyse conditions, connect ideas logically, and find the most valid answer.
WHAT STUDENTS LEARN
CRITICAL THINKING
Analyse arguments, identify assumptions, draw conclusions, and recognise reasoning errors.
- Analysing Arguments
- Drawing Conclusions
- Identifying Assumptions
- Recognising Reasoning Errors
PROBLEM SOLVING
Break problems into smaller steps, analyse conditions, and build clear strategies for finding solutions.
- Recognising Problems
- Analysing Conditions
- Planning Solutions
- Step-by-step Approach
MATHEMATICAL REASONING
Use numerical rules, conditions, and patterns to solve reasoning-based problems.
- Number & Pattern
- Logical Procedures
- Mathematical Applications
EVIDENCE & ARGUMENT ANALYSIS
Assess whether claims and conclusions are well supported, and identify strengths in arguments.
- Assessing Evidence
- Logical Support
- Identifying Strengths
- Analysing Arguments
ASSUMPTIONS & CONCLUSIONS
Identify hidden assumptions and use them to arrive at clear, valid conclusions.
- Drawing Conclusions
- Identifying Assumptions
- Recognising Implicit Assumptions
- Multiple Conclusions
DATA & GRAPH REASONING
Interpret tables, graphs, and data to analyse information and make reasoned decisions.
- Tables & Graphs
- Verbal Data Processing
- Relevant Selections
THINK STRATEGICALLY.
Strong thinking makes stronger results.
UNDERSTAND
Read the problem and identify the key idea.
ANALYSE
Break down conditions and connect ideas.
SOLVE
Use logic to arrive at the best answer.
