Critical Thinking
Think Sharp
Most teenagers can spot fake news when it's obvious, but what about subtle bias? What about their own assumptions? Think Sharp develops genuine critical thinking — the kind that makes a difference in GCSEs, job interviews, and life generally.
Curriculum
What's covered
1
Beyond Headlines
How news works and how it doesn't
2
Numbers Lie
Statistics that mislead and how to spot them
3
Your Brain Tricks You
Common cognitive biases everyone has
4
Build the Argument
Logical structure and evidence use
5
Right vs Right
Ethical dilemmas without easy answers
6
Persuasion Science
How advertising and politicians influence you
7
Research Like a Pro
Finding, evaluating, and citing sources
8
The Great Debate
Preparing and delivering formal arguments
9
Capstone Project
Independent investigation on a chosen topic
Outcomes
What your child gets out of it
Advanced media literacy and bias detection
Statistical reasoning basics
Logical argument construction
Ethical reasoning and moral dilemmas
Persuasion and rhetoric awareness
Research methodology fundamentals
Structured essay and debate skills
Understanding cognitive biases
Independent research project completion