Topic Guides
Complete coverage of the Cambridge A-Level Critical Thinking 9694 syllabus — 10 topics with key terms, worked examples, and exam tips.
AS LevelAS Level Topics
Components 1 & 2 — Foundation of critical reasoning
Arguments & Conclusions
Learn to identify the main point an argument tries to establish and distinguish it from supporting statements.
Reasons & Evidence
Understand how reasons and evidence function in arguments and how to distinguish strong from weak support.
Assumptions
Master the skill of identifying hidden premises that arguments rely upon but do not explicitly state.
Flaws & Fallacies
Identify and explain the most common errors in reasoning recognised by Cambridge A-Level Critical Thinking.
Credibility of Sources
Apply the CRAVEN framework to assess how much weight to give to different sources and their claims.
Counter-Arguments
Understand how counter-arguments, rebuttals, and challenges interact with main arguments.
Analogies & Principles
Analyse how analogies and general principles are used to extend reasoning and when they succeed or fail.
Evaluating Arguments
Assess the overall strength of arguments by weighing reasons, evidence, counter-arguments, and flaws to reach a justified verdict.
Logical Reasoning
Understand deductive and inductive reasoning, validity, soundness, and how these apply to evaluating argument strength.
A2A2 Level Topics
Components 3 & 4 — Advanced reasoning and decision making