AICE Thinking Skills: Paper 1 Practice

Study Notes

Data Extraction

Cost table for sending letters from the UK to continental Europe based on weight categories.
Weights range from 20g (£0.22) to 1500g (£4.62).
Example problem involves sending two letters weighing 75g and 215g.
Total cost calculation: £0.53 for 75g and £1.06 for 215g, leading to a total cost of £1.59.

Data Processing

Scenario involves catering coffee for 76 people with provisions for 80 cups at 8 fl oz, filled to ¾.
Total beverage provided: 480 fl oz.
Each 10 fl oz cup holds 7.5 fl oz when filled to ¾.
Calculation indicates only 64 people can be served, resulting in 12 people going without coffee.

Finding a Procedure

Two identical cars, each with a fuel capacity for 100 miles, are tested for longest travel distance.
Method requires determining optimal fuel transfer strategy.
Example method: travel 33 miles, transfer fuel, and return home leaves the second car able to travel an additional 100 miles.
Total maximum distance from home for the second car is 133 miles.

Searching

A private mail delivery service charges based on weight: first 60g for 25p, additional 10g or part 5p each.
A manuscript weighing 138g must be assessed for cost-effective postage.
Single package costing: 25p for 60g plus 8 × 5p for 78g equals £0.65.
Two-package option: Sending as 60g and 78g costs 60p, which is cheaper than splitting into three packages.

Suggesting Hypotheses

Introduction of a scenario where Tina, a part-time teacher, manages her teaching schedule and bus commutes.
Detailed information on lesson timing and scheduling dynamics is suggested for further exploration.

Description

Test your knowledge with practice questions designed for AICE Thinking Skills Paper 1. This quiz focuses on data extraction and problem-solving related to real-world scenarios, such as calculating costs based on weight. Ensure you are prepared for your upcoming exams with these targeted flashcards.