Revision Exam tips Revision For each of the

Revision & Exam tips Revision

For each of the passages below state whether it is an argument or not 1. The traffic is always heavy on Monday mornings. It is very important that you get to college on time. You should catch an earlier bus than usual. (1 point) 2. I think I have caught a cold. My nose feels snuffly, my throat is sore and my head aches. (1 point)

Write your own argument that has the following conclusion: • Therefore marriage is outdated. (3 reasons, one intermediate conclusion) (5 points)

Identify the counterargument or counter assertion in the following arguments • It is commonly taken for granted that the introduction of GM crops should be strictly regulated. Opponents claim that they will be unsafe for human consumption and take over the countryside. However, humankind has been genetically modifying plants and animals for generations through selective breeding programmes. GM crops are no more to be feared than eating a Golden delicious apple or an egg from a hen. (3 points)

Hypothetical claim or not? You decide! (2 points) 1. Children don’t get enough exercise. 2. I intend to visit France this summer, even if I can only afford it by stopping going out with friends.

Identify the assumption (3 points) • The traffic is always heavy on Monday mornings. It is very important that you get to college on time. You should catch an earlier bus than usual.

Just because you like them so much, identify more assumptions! (3 points) • Rugby is much more exciting game to watch than football. Unlike football, it has complex rules and tactics that create many more possibilities, both in attack and defence. Football has much simpler rules and tactics and will never be anything other than boring to watch.

Write down as many questions as you can think of which are related to evaluating evidence. (one point for each answer)

Activity 19 • You only have fifteen minutes. Each answer is worth 2 points.

Reminder! Write it down! • Credibility – whether someone’s claims or evidence can be believed • Plausibility – whether or not a claim or piece of evidence is reasonable (does it make sense? Is it reasonable? ) To assess plausibility you should always remember to ask: 1. Is the claim reasonable? What are the reasons? 2. Does it need further interpretation? 3. Does it need supporting with evidence?

Consider whether the claim is plausible or not. • Channelling white light into your home will clear it of negative energies and bring it back into balance and harmony. • (3 points)

Reminder- Assessing credibility of individuals and organisations • • • Bias Reputation Ability to see Vested interest Expertise Neutrality (plus corroboration and consistency)

Is the following claim credible or not? • Scientists have unveiled the first ever invisibility cloak. (2 points)

Activity 39 • Each answer is worth 5 points. You have ten minutes! • End of quiz – counting points and distributing prizes

Do aliens exist? • aliens exist says buzz aldrin • Video Proof That Aliens Exist or CNN Has Hit Rock Bottom

Only for re-takers: Making an informed judgement • Which source from 2 is the most credible? • What is the prop able course of events in a given scenario? • How far do the credibility criteria strengthen or weaken each source's credibility? • What information is relevant to the decision and what can be put to one side? • Which facts are established? • Which facts are in dispute? • What are the alternative explanations? • What conclusion does the evidence lead towards?

Now let’s look at the questions you will be asked in the exam. • Getting full marks – How can I achieve this?