Complete coverage of the Cambridge A-Level Critical Thinking 9694 syllabus — 10 topics with key terms, worked examples, and exam tips.
Components 1 & 2 — Foundation of critical reasoning
Learn to identify the main point an argument tries to establish and distinguish it from supporting statements.
Understand how reasons and evidence function in arguments and how to distinguish strong from weak support.
Master the skill of identifying hidden premises that arguments rely upon but do not explicitly state.
Identify and explain the most common errors in reasoning recognised by Cambridge A-Level Critical Thinking.
Apply the CRAVEN framework to assess how much weight to give to different sources and their claims.
Understand how counter-arguments, rebuttals, and challenges interact with main arguments.
Analyse how analogies and general principles are used to extend reasoning and when they succeed or fail.
Assess the overall strength of arguments by weighing reasons, evidence, counter-arguments, and flaws to reach a justified verdict.
Understand deductive and inductive reasoning, validity, soundness, and how these apply to evaluating argument strength.
Components 3 & 4 — Advanced reasoning and decision making