Predictions
A news article describes a new underwater drone that can explore deeper than older models. The article ends by mentioning a mission planned for the deepest part of the ocean.
What is the most reasonable prediction?
A. The drone will replace all human divers
B. The drone will likely be used to study deep-ocean environments
C. The mission will be canceled due to safety concerns
D. The ocean will soon be closed to research
B. The drone will likely be used to study deep-ocean environments
A student reads about a character struggling to learn a new language after moving.
Which is a text-to-self connection?
A. “This reminds me of when I had to adjust to a new school.”
B. “People everywhere move for different reasons.”
C. “The author uses strong descriptions.”
D. “I like stories with new characters.”
A. “This reminds me of when I had to adjust to a new school.”
A relationship where both variables move in the same direction
You are cooking pasta and realize the instructions suggest a shorter boiling time than recipes they’ve used.
What kind of experience can help?
A. Check the noodles earlier and adjust if needed
B. Ignore the instructions completely
C. Let someone else decide
D. Follow the recipe exactly
A. Check the noodles earlier and adjust if needed
When you make a prediction while reading a story, you are mostly guessing what will happen next based on:
A. Random ideas you think of
B. Facts from other books
C. What the characters say and do
D. The title of the book only
C. What the characters say and do
An article explains how recycling programs reduce waste in large cities.
Which is a text-to-world connection?
A. “My school has a recycling bin in every hallway.”
B. “This reminds me of how some cities create programs to solve environmental problems.”
C. “Recycling is fun.”
D. “I saw a recycling video once.”
B. “This reminds me of how some cities create programs to solve environmental problems.”
A teacher notices the same lunch behavior happening week after week with different students.
What is good evidence of a complex pattern?
A. The behavior repeats across multiple days
B. Only one group was observed
C. Students eat faster when food is delicious
D. Only the same group behaved this way
A. The behavior repeats across multiple days
You watch a video about designing school events and feel connected because you helped with one before.
How can reflection help your thinking?
A. It helps you consider different approaches and solutions
B. It makes you ignore other perspectives
C. It proves the video is incorrect
D. It prevents decision-making
A. It helps you consider different approaches and solutions
A wildlife article ends by describing scientists planning to tag more animals next season.
Which prediction makes sense?
A. Scientists will stop studying animals altogether
B. The new tags may give researchers more information
C. The animals will stop migrating
D. The project will be shut down
B. The new tags may give researchers more information
A story describes a student nervous about performing in a talent show.
Which is a strong text-to-self connection?
A. “This reminds me of a time I had to present in class.”
B. “The narrator describes the stage well.”
C. “Some schools have talent shows.”
D. “Talent shows can be fun.”
A. “This reminds me of a time I had to present in class.”
A candle shop notices that sales increase when certain scents are in season, during holidays, or when special displays are used.
Why is this situation an example of a complex pattern?
A. Sales throughout the year are unpredictable and random
B. Only the color of the candle matters
C. All candles sell equally every day
D. The pattern includes different factors
D. The pattern includes different factors
A student builds a solar-powered model and must calculate angles, research sunlight, and then write a summary.
What kind of skill is this?
A. Perception & Memory
B. Critical Thinking
C. Interdisciplinary Learning
D. Metacognition
C. Interdisciplinary Learning
How can context clues help you make predictions while reading?
A. They give hints about what might happen next in the text.
B. They tell you exactly what will happen later in the story.
C. They only help you find the meaning of new words.
D. They confuse readers by adding extra information.
A. They give hints about what might happen next in the text.
An article discusses cities turning abandoned buildings into community centers.
Which is a text-to-world connection?
A. “My neighborhood has a playground.”
B. “This is like how many communities repurpose old spaces to help people.”
C. “I like community centers.”
D. “The article has good facts.”
B. “This is like how many communities repurpose old spaces to help people.”
When variables move in opposite directions, it shows a...
...negative correlation
Which of the following is an example of the Art of Thinking?
A. Quickly making a choice without thinking about why
B. Reflecting on your thoughts to notice your biases before deciding
C. Always agreeing with the first opinion you hear
D. Ignoring your own reasoning and copying someone else’s answer
B. Reflecting on your thoughts to notice your biases before deciding