1. Decline in Insect Populations – Evaluating sources on the causes, effects, and preservation of insect populations, including statistical reliability and government intervention.
2. Consumption of Insects as Food – Assessing the feasibility and barriers to insects becoming a significant dietary component in Europe and the US.
3. Abolition of Exams – Analyzing arguments for and against school exams, including their impact on students, their relevance to success, and historical perspectives.
4. Logical Flaws and Assumptions – Identifying and evaluating flaws, unstated assumptions, and appeals in arguments regarding education and assessment.
5. Critical Thinking Skills – Applying argument analysis, assessing reasoning validity, and constructing reasoned arguments on education’s purpose.
6. Developing a Structured Argument – Writing a reasoned response on whether education should primarily prepare students for employment, without repeating passage ideas.