The AS Critical Thinking Bumper Pack includes the following DVDs:

1. Assumptions

Part 1: Key ideas:
This section uses a number of accessible examples to illustrate what we mean by assumptions, how we find them and use the negative test, and how finding them can help to illuminate arguments.
Assumptions Preview Clip 1
Part 2: Case Study:

Students are asked to test their Critical Thinking skills by looking for the assumptions in a location based film and studio discussion on the rise in binge drinking amongst girls.
Assumptions Preview Clip 2
Part 3: Analysis:
Critical Thinking author and former Chief Examiner Dr. Roy van den Brink Budgen gives his analysis of the case study and provides follow up support material.
Assumptions Preview Clip 3

2. Credibility

Part 1 Key ideas:
This section explores the concept of credibility and illustrates the key criteria of motive, bias, vested interest, neutrality, ability to perceive and expertise.
Credibility Preview Clip 1
Part 2: Case Study:

A reconstruction of a famous murder case from the 1920s is used to provide the material for students to evaluate the credibility of the evidence that was used.
Credibility Preview Clip 2
Part 3: Analysis:
Dr. Roy van den Brink Budgen provides his analysis of the case study and follow up support material.
Credibility Preview Clip 3

3. Evidence in Argument

Part 1 Key ideas:
This section illustrates the meaning and significance of evidence and the presentation of evidence in numbers, percentages, rates and over time.
Evidence Preview Clip 1
Part 2: Case Study:

The case against zoos is used to give students the opportunity to evaluate and question how evidence is being used to support the arguments being made.
Evidence Preview Clip 2
Part 3: Analysis:

Dr. Roy van den Brink Budgen provides his analysis of the case study and follow up support material.
Evidence Preview Clip 3