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(CGPT)Some argue that schools should prioritize life skills such as working in teams and solving problems instead of traditional academics. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Introduction
Some people argue that
schools
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 should prioritise life
skills
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 as teamwork and problem-solving, over traditional academic subjects. I largely agree because these
skills
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 help
students
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 use knowledge effectively and require regular practice.
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,
schools
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 must still provide a strong academic foundation.
Body paragraph 1
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teamwork helps
students
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 turn information into action.
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 AI makes information easier to obtain,
students
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 still need enough subject knowledge to judge its accuracy. They
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 need to explain ideas, listen to others and make decisions together.
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, a group researching ways to reduce school waste may use AI to collect suggestions.
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, the
students
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 must decide which proposals are suitable, divide responsibilities and agree on a plan. These abilities are difficult to develop through individual study alone, so
schools
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 should devote more class time to group projects.
Body paragraph 2
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problem-solving
skills
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 develop through practice rather than a single lesson.
Students
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 need opportunities to face difficulties, test possible solutions and review the results.
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, if the budget for a school festival is too small,
students
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 could compare costs, reduce spending or seek additional funding. After the event, a teacher could help them identify which decisions worked and what they could improve.
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 process can prepare them to approach unfamiliar problems more carefully, both at work and in everyday life.
Schools
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 should
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 make practical tasks a regular part of education.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I largely agree that life
skills
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 deserve greater priority in
schools
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. Reading, writing and mathematics remain essential, but
schools
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 should place greater emphasis on helping
students
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 apply what they learn through teamwork and practical problem-solving.

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Your view is clear from the start: life skills should have more space, but school work still matters. To make the answer even stronger, say more about why some school work must still come first or stay equal in some cases.
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Your main ideas are well explained. You could add one short point about a risk of too much focus on group work, such as less time for reading, math, or key facts, and then show how schools can deal with this.
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Your examples are clear and fit the topic. The school waste and school event cases help show how students can work as a team and solve real problems.
coherence and cohesion
The essay has a clear plan: your view, two main points, and a final restatement. Each body part has one main idea, so it is easy to follow.
coherence and cohesion
Links such as “First”, “Second”, “For example”, “However”, and “In conclusion” guide the reader well. You can also use a few more natural links inside long parts, such as “As a result” or “This means”, to make the flow even smoother.
coherence and cohesion
The last part matches the view in the first part and brings the key ideas together. It does not add a new point, which is good.
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You answer the full question and keep the same balanced view all the way through.
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You explain not only that life skills matter, but also how they help students use what they know in real situations.
coherence and cohesion
The opening sentences of the two body parts clearly state the point that each part will explain.
coherence and cohesion
Your examples follow the main point closely, so the reader can see why each point supports your view.
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