Thinking Skills Holiday Course
This course is for students who want to prepare for the OC Test OR the Selective Tests OR the Scholarship Test OR students who want to learn how to think.
During the Thinking Skills course, your child will:
- Learn to understand and make sense of word problems
- Learn to make use of the given information
- Learn to think of possible strategies and choose the most efficient one
- Learn how to solve the problem based on the plan
- Learn how to check the answer and reflect on the process of their learning. This will build a schema in their brain and help them master Thinking Skills
Selective & Scholarship Thinking Skills:
Students sitting the Selective and Scholarship Tests or Advanced Year 5 and Year 6 students wanting to advance their Thinking Skills.
OC Thinking Skills:
Students sitting the OC Test or advanced Year 3 students and Year 4 students wanting to advance their Thinking Skills.
Is your child confident in thinking skill questions?
At Global Education Academy (GEA), our Year 3 English tutoring is grounded in cognitive science and backed by proven results. Our curriculum is built around the Five-C Methodology and Cognitive Load Theory, transforming complex theory into structured, effective learning.
Our experienced English tutors break down each concept, helping students build deep understanding — not just rote knowledge. Every strategy is explained, demonstrated, and connected directly to the content being taught. This ensures students can confidently apply their learning to solve problems with clarity and purpose.
At GEA, we don’t just teach English — we teach your child how to learn it.
Key Learning Focus Areas in Thinking Skills
Conceptual Understanding
Strategy Development
Problem Solving with UPSL™
