Fact or Fiction?
A student walks into class wearing a brand-new pair of Jordans. Someone says, "Those shoes must have cost $300." Is that Known, Assumed, or Uncertain?
ASSUMED — Nobody has confirmed how much the shoes cost.
Your friend leaves you on read for three hours. You immediately think they're mad at you. What assumption are you making?
You're assuming they're upset with you just because they haven't responded.
A teacher enters the classroom and notices that her favorite coffee mug is missing. A student says, "Someone stole it!" Is that conclusion Known, Assumed, or Uncertain?
ASSUMED — The mug could have been moved, misplaced, or borrowed.
An influencer announces that everyone who shares their post will be entered to win a free iPhone. What is ONE thing you should check before entering?
Check if the giveaway is real or if it's a scam.
A student arrives 20 minutes late to class holding a Starbucks drink. Everyone assumes they were late because they stopped for coffee. PLOT TWIST: Their bus broke down, and a family member brought them coffee afterward. What happened to the original assumption?
It was incorrect. The new evidence shows that buying coffee wasn't the reason they were late.
The principal announces over the intercom that school will dismiss at 12:00 PM tomorrow. Is the announced dismissal time Known, Assumed, or Uncertain?
KNOWN — The principal directly announced the dismissal time.
A student gets called to the principal's office. Everyone assumes they're in trouble. What is another possible explanation?
They could be receiving an award, meeting with someone, or handling a personal matter.
An envelope containing $500 is found in the school hallway. Later, a student reports losing $500. What do we know for certain?
An envelope containing $500 was found, and a student reported losing the same amount. We don't know whether the money belongs to that student.
Someone lists a pair of limited-edition sneakers online for $1,000. Your friend says, "That means my identical sneakers are worth $1,000!" What evidence would help determine their actual resale value?
Check how much other people have actually sold the same shoes for.
Drake cancels a sold-out concert two hours before the show. Fans assume he doesn't care about them. PLOT TWIST: The venue discovered a dangerous lighting problem. What does this new information suggest?
The concert may have been canceled for safety reasons, not because the singer didn't care.
A video of a fight at school has been posted online, but nobody knows who started it. Is the identity of the person who started the fight Known, Assumed, or Uncertain?
UNCERTAIN — There isn't enough information to determine who started it.
Someone posts a picture standing next to a Lamborghini with the caption "Hard work pays off." Their followers assume they bought it. What information is missing?
Whether they actually own the car.
An anonymous Instagram account starts posting embarrassing stories about students. Someone claims the account must belong to a student at the school. What is wrong with this conclusion?
There is no proof that a student at the school runs the account. Someone outside the school could have access to the information.
Students claim that changing the school start time to 10:00 AM would improve everyone's grades. What information would help determine whether this claim is accurate?
Find out if students at schools that start later actually get better grades.
*DAILY DOUBLE*
A student is accused of stealing $100 because they suddenly have a new $100 bill. PLOT TWIST: The student shows a birthday card containing $100 from their grandmother. How should this affect the accusation?
The accusation loses support because there is a reasonable, evidence-backed explanation for the money. The bill alone was never proof of theft.
A student claims they earned $2,000 selling sneakers online, but nobody has seen any proof of the sale. Is the claim that they earned $2,000 Known, Assumed, or Uncertain?
ASSUMED — Treating the unverified claim as true would be an assumption.
A basketball player misses the final shot of a game. Fans immediately blame them for the loss. Why might this conclusion be unfair?
The outcome depended on the entire game and team, not just one missed shot.
A classroom has been locked for two weeks. Students notice boxes being delivered and the windows covered. Rumors spread that it's becoming a gaming lounge for students to use during lunch. What TWO things would you need to investigate before believing the rumor?
What is inside the boxes and what the room is actually being used for. Other reasonable investigative questions are acceptable.
A new restaurant advertises that it serves the "healthiest food in the city." What TWO types of evidence could help you evaluate this claim?
Look at what's in the food and compare it to food at other restaurants.
A video goes viral showing a basketball player shoving another player during a game. Thousands of people call them aggressive. PLOT TWIST: A longer video shows the player was pushing someone out of the path of a falling object. What lesson does this demonstrate?
Videos taken out of context can create misleading assumptions. We need the full story before making judgments.
A restaurant has 500 five-star reviews online. Someone says, "This restaurant must have the best food in the entire city." Is that Known, Assumed, or Uncertain?
ASSUMED — Good reviews don't prove that a restaurant is the best in the city.
A student is accused of cheating because they received a perfect score on a difficult test. What evidence would you need before deciding the accusation is true?
Reliable evidence of cheating, such as verified unauthorized assistance or direct observation. A high score alone isn't proof.
*DAILY DOUBLE*
A valuable trophy disappears from a school's display case. Security footage shows a teacher entering the hallway shortly before it disappeared. Students accuse the teacher of stealing it. What important evidence is still missing?
Evidence that the teacher actually took the trophy, such as footage of the removal, an eyewitness account, or confirmation from the teacher. Being nearby doesn't prove guilt.
A student proposes spending $10,000 to create a teen recreation center. They claim hundreds of teenagers will use it every week. What THREE things should be investigated before approving the project?
Find out if teens actually want it, if they can easily get there, and if $10,000 is enough money to build it.
A student receives a message saying they've won a $5,000 scholarship. The message includes the school's name and logo, so they assume it's legitimate. PLOT TWIST: The sender asks for a $100 processing fee and personal banking information. What should the student conclude, and what should they do next?
The message has major warning signs of a scam. The student should avoid paying or sharing information and independently verify the scholarship through the school's official contact information.