What is a fact?
A thing that is known or proved to be true
What does "evaluate" mean?
making a judgement most likely from analyzing data or information you collected
What does it mean to create something?
to make something new
What does "apply" mean in learning?
take the knowledge or skills you've learned and actively use them in a new situation
What is the difference between understanding and memorizing?
understanding means grasping the meaning and connections behind a concept, memorizing is storing information in your memory without necessarily comprehending the concept
Why is it important to analyze information?
helps to make better decisions based on evidence by understanding the facts more thoroughly
Name one way to judge the credibility of a source.
examine the author's credentials and expertise in the subject matter and consider their professional background and whether or not they are recognized as an authority in the field
Give an example of a new idea you could develop.
personal micro-learning app that uses AI to curate short, targeted learning modules based on an individual's specific career goals
How can you use math in daily life?
by applying basic calculations to everyday activities like measuring ingredients when cooking, budgeting your check book, manage schedules, shopping
Why is it important to ask questions when learning?
it engages your mind, helps identify areas of confusion, promotes critical thinking, deepens understanding
How do you identify bias information?
If it's heavily opinionated or one-sided, offers opinion instead of facts
Why is it important to have evidence for your opinions?
it allows you to build a strong, credible argument
How can you combine two different ideas?
find commonalities or connections between them, then merge them together to form a new concept
Give an example of applying a rule in a game.
dribbling with one hand in basketball applies the rule that only one hand can be used to dribble at a time
How can summarizing help your understanding?
by forcing you to identify the most important ideas and key details within a text
What is the main idea of a story?
the message that the author is trying to convey, the central concept
What is logical reasoning?
the ability to question ideas and the basis of knowledge
What is a project you could create to solve a problem?
build a tower with limited materials, design a solution to protect an egg from a drop
How do you use knowledge from one subject in another?
actively look for similarities, patterns, or relationships between concepts in different subjects
What is a concept you learned this year?
how to use critical thinking, not everything is your business
How can you compare two characters?
analyze their personalities, backgrounds, actions, relationships with others, and how they react to situations
How do you decide if a solution is effective?
by testing it and it meets the desired goals and shows positive measurable results compared to the situation before implementing the solution
How can creativity help in problem-solving?
helps you approach problems from new perspectives and generate innovative solutions
What is a real-world problem you can solve using science?
developing sustainable methods to combat climate change by researching renewable energy sources
How can teaching someone else improve your understanding?
it forces you to actively process and articulate information in a way that is clear and concise