Thinking Skills involves the learning of a specific set of intellectual skills independent of subject content. This book encourages students to reflect on the processes of thinking, as well as to practise thinking skills. It matches the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) syllabus in AS Thinking Skills and is endorsed by CIE. The book is divided into two parts, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, As well as giving students thorough grounding in these areas, the authors provide opportunities for students to analyse and evaluate arguments, analyse numerical and graphical information and develop a range of skills including data handling, logic and reasoning. Features include: * a range of stimulating activities for students * a summary of key concepts at the end of each unit * end-of-unit assignments * answers to problems * past examination questions