On this test, you’ll apply your critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate arguments and write your own short argument. You’ll be asked questions that focus on:
Identifying main conclusions and intermediate conclusions
Recognizing key argument elements
Spotting unstated assumptions
Understanding how these parts work together to form a strong or weak argument
Use what you’ve learned about argument structure to break down the reasoning clearly and accurately. Take your time, think carefully, and show your understanding of how arguments are built. Don't forget to plan your argument before writing it.
Reminder
Before attending your exam session, be sure you have
a distraction-free environment
reviewed your notes, activities, and reading from the lessons
You can’t get points for questions you don’t answer, so beware of the following situations that may result in you being kicked out of the test before you are finished:
Answer all parts of each question. If you are not working constantly in the test, your ISP may kick you off-line. Do not open the test and then walk away from the computer during the exam session.
Look at the marks for each question. This tells you what the readers are looking for in your response.
You will share your screen while taking the test.
You cannot minimize your browser during the test.
You cannot move around to other parts of the course while the test is open.
You cannot work in more than one browser at a time while in the test.
Test Prep
Completing this exam shows how much you have learned and helps prepare you for success on the Cambridge AICE Exam. Note that the Cambridge AICE Exam is timed. Therefore, on this exam, do your best, but also take note of the time it takes you to complete it. You should aim to complete the test in 45 minutes.