Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) Tutors
Established in 2007, Keystone Tutors is one of the UK’s leading private tutoring organisations. Here is a sample of the Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) tutors that we represent. They are predominantly based in London and work online with families based outside of London or overseas.
Frazier
Frazier is a tutor and writer. He is passionate about teaching and learning and has been tutoring since his sixth form years. He identifies the specific challenges faced by a student and then forms a plan of action to tackle these. This helps boost grades and confidence.
Jon
Jon is a former Head of Science with over 10 years' experience in teaching GCSE Science and A-level Physics. He joined Keystone in 2012 and has helped 170 Keystone families over this period, teaching more than 6,800 hours.
Callum
Callum is an enthusiastic and engaging tutor. He impressed us at interview with his supportive and knowledgeable approach to tutoring.
Daniel
Daniel is an experienced tutor and a Cambridge graduate. He has a stellar academic record and is starting a PhD at King's College London in 2020.
David
David is a knowledgeable and experienced tutor. He carries out academic research alongside his tutoring.
Josh
Josh joined Keystone in 2012 but has been teaching and tutoring for over a decade. He is one of our most experienced Economics tutors and has completed over 3,500 hours of lessons with us.
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What is the TSA?
The Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) is a form of assessment used to measure aptitude in critical thinking and problem solving.
It is an assessment test used on a range of courses by the University of Oxford for: Economics of Management; Experimental Psychology; Human Sciences; Philosophy and Linguistics; Politics, Philosophy, and Economics; Psychology and Linguistics; and Psychology and Philosophy. The TSA is tailored to each instituion and is used by the University of Cambridge for Land Economy courses. It is used by University College London for: European Social and Political Studies; and for International Social and Political Studies.
The TSA takes a variety of different formats, including multiple choice sections, and in some cases an essay section. It takes place at slightly different times, depending on the institution and course in question.
These exams test a variety of skills, which help prepare you for higher learning. Success in the TSA is a reliable indicator that you are able to think quickly and accurately, and are adept in multiple disciplines. You will need to rapidly evaluate and interpret information, and come to logical conclusions.
Types of question include: verbal reasoning, numeric reasoning, spatial reasoning and deductive reasoning.
Read more about the TSA and our top tips here.
Thinking Skills Assessment Private Tutors in London and online
The TSA tests problem solving and critical thinking skills, and the Tutors we represent can help students practice these skills in a variety of contexts to help maximise their performance in the test on the day. They can help applicants build speed and confidence in answering the kinds of question in the test, which they may not have encountered in the normal course of their studies in any particular subject. They can also reinforce the mathematical and logical skills that will help students to succeed at the TSA.
The TSA tutors Keystone tutors represent are graduates of Oxford, Cambridge or other leading universities who have sat the TSA exam themselves. They are passionate and knowledgeable about their subject and receive outstanding evaluations from their students. We choose tutors that are intelligent and likeable who enjoy relating to, and setting high standards for their students.