Ace the Thinking Skills Assessment by Burton, Neel -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

1 Introduction to the TSA

Who needs to sit the TSA? What does the TSA involve? Practicalities Scoring and results

2 Structure and components of TSA Section 1

Format of the questions Distribution of the questions Problem solving questions Critical thinking questions

3 General strategies for TSA Section 1

Maximising alertness Timing Order Answering questions Reading the question Maintaining concentration Reading the question first Guessing Checking your answers Second-guessing the examiners Managing expectations Preparing yourself for the test

4 Problem solving

Percentages and ratios Probability Algebraic equations Speed, distance, and time Charts and graphs Spatial reasoning

5 Critical thinking

Logical fallacies Summarising the main conclusion of a passage Drawing a conclusion from the passage Identifying a hidden assumption in the argument Assessing the impact of additional evidence on the argument’s validity Detecting reasoning errors: identifying the flaw in the argument Matching arguments and applying principles

6 TSA Section 2 (the essay)

Marking Past questions Approach Principles of composition Common errors Style guide Model essay 1 Model essay 2 Model essay 3

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