Nature of Thinking
Metacognition
True vs. False
Fact vs. Opinion
Problem Solving
100

What are the 2 types of thinking?

Convergent and Divergent Thinking

100

10 pts.- What is the definition of metacognition?

The process of thinking about your own thinking

100

True or False. A true statement is something that corresponds to reality or facts.

true

100

What is the definition of an opinion?

Someone’s own feelings, beliefs, and emotions.

100

Natalia's sister always ignores her when her sister is with her friends. What is the size of the problem?

Small

200

What is the definition of divergent thinking?

Divergent thinking is when our brains come up with as many ideas or solutions as possible.

200

Is the following statement an example of a metacognition (yes or no)? Writing your name on your DOL.

No

200

True or False. A false statement is accurate and can be proven to be correct.

false

200

Fact or Opinion - Kobe Bryant is the greatest basketball player of all time.

Opinion

200

Marion wakes up in the middle of the night because he smells smoke. When he looks around, he sees smoke coming from under his door. What is the size of the problem?

Big

300

What is 5+5. The Answer is 10. Is this an example of Divergent Thinking of Convergent Thinking?

Convergent Thinking

300

Is the following statement an example of a metacognition (yes or no)? Explaining how you solved a question on your Math test.

No

300

True or False. High uncertainty is when we are unsure about the truthfulness of the statement.

true

300

What is a conjecture?

A Guess or assumption using evidence

300

Define effective solution.

An effective solution is a solution that solves the whole problem instead of just part of the problem.

400

When our brains use information to make the best decision or find the right answer, is this Divergent Thinking or Convergent Thinking?

Convergent Thinking

400

Which is a metacognitive question that you should ask yourself before you read a text:

What do I notice? What do I already know? What do I already know?

400

What degree of uncertainty is the following statement: There are 12 months in a year.

Low uncertainty

400

Rumor or Conjecture. I heard that Spiderman and Batman are planning to skip school tomorrow and go to Six Flags.

Rumor

400

Which of the problem solving steps does the following statement represent: The best solution is to call an Uber because my car battery is dead and I need to get to work for an important meeting.

Choose the Best Solution

500

When trying to figure out ideas for her birthday party, Draya use a journal to capture all of her ideas. What kind of thinking is this?

Divergent Thinking

500

We use metacognition to do 3 things; plan, evaluate, and what?

Monitor

500

Fill in the blanks. If something is probable, there is a ______ chance that it will happen.

Good

500

Rumor or Conjecture. My neighbor is a soccer player because I see him leaving the house every Saturday morning in the uniform with her mom.

Conjecture

500

What is the definition of the following problem solving step: Think of possible consequences.

What will happen in each possible solution?