Evidence, Bias, Claims
A student watches an online video claiming that at least one volcano erupts somewhere on Earth every single day.
Which action would MOST effectively verify whether this claim is accurate?
What is compare to trust worthy sources?
Before starting an investigation, a scientist makes a prediction about what they think will happen.
This prediction is called a:
hypothesis
A town plans to build a public garden. A restaurant owner supports it for business reasons, while nearby residents oppose it due to traffic concerns.
Why do their perspectives differ?
Their personal situations influence their viewpoints
A town removes trees to build a parking lot.
Which are unintended consequences? select 2
Less shade and higher temperatures
Fewer birds in the area
The degrees of uncertainity
Unknown, probable, true, unlikely, false
. The following animals are listed: • Tiger • Bear • Wolf • Fox • Cheetah
Which is the MOST accurate way to categorize them?
By mammal classification
A school must decide whether to start earlier or end later. Students, teachers, and parents have different preferences.
What should school leaders do FIRST?
Collect input from all groups
Lena wants to join dance because her best friend is participating.
Which examples show emotional thinking?
Select TWO.
Wanting to join to stay close to her friend
Feeling excited about dance
Studies indicate uniforms may reduce distractions. Iswhat type of statement
Objective statement; true for all
A text describes Jamal feeling nervous before trying soccer for the first time.
Which response shows a text-to-self connection?
I felt nervous when I tried a new activity
What is a key benefit of open-minded thinking?
. Learning new ideas and perspectives
What can make critical thinking more difficult?
Being tired or distracted
A student once disliked math but began enjoying it after regularly playing math games.
New experiences can influence perspective
Which topics fit under BOTH Technology and Entertainment?
Select TWO.
. Video games
. Streaming platforms
Sam notices broken glass near a walking trail but ignores it.
What is a likely consequence?
Someone could be injured
A group compares multiple fundraiser ideas before choosing one.
How does this demonstrate critical thinking?
Select TWO.
A. Evaluating advantages and disadvantages B. Choosing the first idea suggested C. Ignoring complex options D. Allowing one person to decide E. Considering multiple perspectives
Evaluating advantages and disadvantages
Considering multiple perspectives
What are TWO limitations of data?
Data may reflect bias
Data can be collected incorrectly
A Venn diagram compares Fall and Winter.
Which characteristic belongs in the overlapping section?
Experiences changes in temperature
Which question shows metacognitive thinking?
Do I understand this concept
Luis wraps himself in a blanket, and his breath is visible while sitting near a campfire.
What can be inferred?
. The temperature is cold