Course Description
The online course will introduce students to the different question types involved in all components of the TSA and recommend strategies for tackling them.
Course Outline
Lesson 1:
Introduction to TSA and Critical Thinking. Review of different question types (verbal, numerical, spatial etc.) Overview of Section 1 and 2 of the exam. Recommended reading/viewing.
Lesson 2:
Practice questions of all types (Section 1). Initially without time restraint. Later, attempts at batches of questions under timed conditions to get a feel for speed.
Lesson 3:
Essay section - essay plans, with a focus on directly answering the question and creating a compelling argument. Practice essay under timed conditions.
Lesson 4
Timed Assessment (Section 1 and Section 2)
Session 5
Timed Assessment Feedback and focus on strategies for more difficult questions (esp. Q30-Q50 on Section 1)
Course Tutor
I have been coaching students in the TSA and other Critical Thinking Assessments for the past four years. I have delivered this course in previous years, and have worked with a number of students who have been successful in these exams. Many have been invited to interview and ultimately offered places at their chosen institution. I have experience tutoring both sections of the exam, and have worked with students preparing for TSA Oxford (Section 1 and 2), TSA Cambridge (Land Economy, Section 1 only), and TSA UCL (ESPS, ISPS).
Course Details
- Maximum Class Size: 7
- Platform: Lessons will take place on Microsoft Teams, which is free and straightforward for students to use. Our team will be on hand to help you get setup before your first session. Take a look at this video to see our online teaching in action.