3.20
3.20
5.8
4.17
4.17
100
Carlos wants to find a quiet place to read during recess. He tries reading on the playground bench, but it's too noisy and crowded. After thinking about the pros and cons of each choice, what is a better solution Carlos could try?
A. Ask everyone on the playground to be quieter
B. Read during lunch and see if it is quieter
C. Bring headphones and listen to music while reading outside
D. Ask the teacher if he can read in the library during recess
D!!!!!
100
You are making an advertisement for a new playground. Which slogan would best fit if your target audience is young children?
A. "Come enjoy our peaceful park benches and garden tours!"
B. "Attend our park meeting to help plan community events."
C. "Visit our snack bar for coffee and free Wi-Fi."
D. "Don't miss our new playground with slides and monkey bars!"
D!!!!!!
100
Maria wants to play soccer at recess, but Jasmine wants to play a quiet game. They begin to argue. How could their different interests affect how they solve the problem?
A Their different ideas help them think of more ways to solve the problem.
B Their disagreement means they cannot solve the problem at all.
C Their different ideas make it easier to ignore the problem.
D Their disagreement shows that one person must be wrong
A!!!!!!!!!!!
100
Ms. Ramos asked her students to solve a science problem in small groups. What is one challenge and one benefit of solving a problem in a group?
A. A challenge is not getting homework; a benefit is finishing faster
B. A challenge is having different ideas; a benefit is learning from others
C. A challenge is sharing ideas; a benefit is doing less work
D. A challenge is working alone; a benefit is having no one to disagree with
B!!!!
100
What is the main problem described in this scenario?
A. Some students are not finishing their lunches on time
B. The cafeteria is too noisy for students and teachers
C. There are too many students eating lunch at once
D. The tables in the cafeteria are too close together
B!!!!!!!!!!
200
Why is using data helpful when identifying the size and scope of a big problem?
A. It helps you give up on the problem more easily
B. It lets you pick the first idea without thinking about it
C. It shows you how big the problem is and where to focus
D. It makes the problem harder to notice or understand
C!!!!!
200
Students at Rosa's school notice that trash is being thrown on the ground during lunch and after recess. They want to help, but the problem feels too big. What is the best way for them to limit the size and scope of the problem to find a solution?
A. Focus on one area, like the playground, first
B. Try to clean the whole school by themselves
C. Ask the principal to fix the problem for them
D. Wait and hope the trash problem goes away
D!!!!!!
200
Adriana and her neighbor both want to use the same swing at the park. They agree to take turns. Which is the best set of steps Lena can follow to make sure their solution works?
A Set a timer, take her turn, then let her neighbor swing next.
B Swing for a while, then let her neighbor have a longer turn next time.
C Ask her neighbor to wait until she’s done playing at the park.
D Tell her neighbor she’ll give the swing back if she feels like it.
A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
200
Two towns have a drought.
Town A is near a large river and can pump water for farms.
Town B is far from any natural water sources and must rely only on stored water. Why does the drought affect the towns differently?
A. Town A's environment gives it more access to water resources B. Town B could get water if it had more workers at the farms
C. Town A planted fewer crops, so it uses less water
D. Town B's farmers do not know how to save water properly
A!!!!!!!!!!
200
A teacher noticed that 5 students in her class were late this week, and all of them rode the bus. She says, "The buses are always the reason students are late. We should stop using buses." Why is this not a good solution based on the information?
A. The teacher didn't ask students why they were late before deciding
B. The teacher is correct, so buses should only be used on rainy days
C. The buses are always on time, so students must be lying
D. Only walkers should be allowed to come to school on time
A!!!!!
300
A flyer for a Houston Museum says the following: "Be sure to visit the famous dinosaur exhibit! For a limited time, tickets are only $15 per person and kids under 5 get in free. Make special memories with your loved ones in an experience you won't soon forget!"
What persuasive techniques are being used in this advertisement?
Select TWO correct answers.
A. Celebrity Endorsement
B. Special Offer
C. Bandwagon
D. Appeal to Emotion
E. Generalization
B and D!!!!!
300
Sarah is trying to fix a problem with her group project. She thinks about different ways to solve the problem and what might happen if she uses each solution. Which steps of the problem-solving process is Sarah using?
Select TWO correct answers.
A. Identify the problem
B. Think of possible consequences
C. Choose the best solution
D. Analyze the outcomes
E. Generate alternative solutions
B and E!!!!
300
The lunch line at school is always noisy and moves slowly, causing some students to miss part of lunch. What is the best solution and plan to help fix this problem?
A Tell students to stop talking, but don't make any changes.
B Let everyone line up at once to get food faster.
C Ask the teacher to let students bring snacks so they can skip lunch.
D Assign student helpers to remind others to follow rules in line.
D!!!!!!!!!
300
At Willow Creek Elementary, teachers have noticed that a lot of students arrive late on Mondays and Fridays. Some students say the drop-off line takes too long. Others say it's harder to get ready on those days.
What is one solution the school could try to reduce the number of late arrivals?
A. Tell students to skip breakfast to speed things up
B. Close the drop-off line earlier to avoid traffic
C. Give students reminders and routines to follow at home
D. Let students come late if they live far away
C!!!!!!!!!
300
One idea to fix the problem is to give rewards to students who are never late. However, some students say traffic makes it hard, even when they try. What is a better solution after thinking about the pros and cons?
A. Give rewards to all students, even if they are late every day
B. Set small, realistic goals so more students have a chance to improve
C. Only reward the same few students who are always on time
D. Make students explain why they were late each time it happens
B!!!!!!!!
400
Some students at Jeremiah's school don't know how to recycle the right way. They often throw trash in the recycling bin or put paper and bottles in the wrong places. The school wants to fix the problem so more students recycle correctly.
What is the main problem in this situation?
A. Students don't know the right way to recycle.
B. The school ran out of recycling bins.
C. There is too much paper in the trash cans.
D. Teachers don't want to talk about recycling.
A!!!!! :)
400
B!!!!!
400
Derrick’s bike has a flat tire, and he needs to fix it so he can ride to his friend’s house. He is considering different solutions. Which solutions might work in the short term but not solve the problem permanently?
Select TWO correct answers
A Pumping air into the tire without patching the hole
B Replacing the tire with a brand-new one
C Taking the bike to a repair shop for a professional fix
D Walking instead of riding his bike
E Covering the hole with duct tape until he can get it properly fixed
A and E!!!!!
400
At Willow Creek Elementary, teachers have noticed that a lot of students arrive late on Mondays and Fridays. Some students say the drop-off line takes too long. Others say it's harder to get ready on those days.
The school reviews patterns and learns that: Mondays and Fridays have the most tardies The drop-off line is busiest between 7:30-7:45 AM Which ideas use this information to create better school-level solutions?
Select TWO correct answers
A. Ask families to arrive a few minutes earlier on busy days
B. Move recess to the start of the school day to make up for lateness
C. Allow students to stay home on Fridays
D. Add more staff to help with morning drop-off
E. Stagger arrival times by grade level to reduce traffic
D and E!!!!
400
Some students want to end recess because one person got hurt playing tag. They say, "If one student got hurt, then recess must be dangerous for everyone." How could this type of thinking affect the problem-solving process?
A. It uses only one example to make a big decision for everyone
B. It helps find a fair solution by asking all students what they think
C. It shows that ending recess will fix all school safety problems
D. It helps students come up with many ideas before making a rule
A!!!!!!
500
Some students at Jeremiah's school don't know how to recycle the right way. They often throw trash in the recycling bin or put paper and bottles in the wrong places. The school wants to fix the problem so more students recycle correctly.
Which question would best help students determine the size and scope of the recycling problem?
A. What new recycling posters should we hang up?
B. Who is responsible for taking out the recycling?
C. What do students like best about lunch?
D. How many students know the school's recycling rules?
D!!!!
500
Aria wants to buy a new backpack. She finds two she likes. One is cheaper, but the other has better reviews and stronger zippers. Which strategy would help Aria make an informed choice?
A. Buy the backpack her friend has
B. Choose the one with the brightest color
C. Compare the price and quality
D. Pick the cheaper one without comparing
A!!!!!!!
500
A big storm knocked over a tree, blocking the only road to Mia’s school. The city workers have a plan to remove it: Inspect the tree and create a safety plan. Cut the tree into smaller pieces. Remove the pieces with trucks. Clear any remaining debris. About how long will it take to implement this solution?
A One hour
B One day
C One week
D One year
B!!
500
What is a solution students could suggest to help reduce noise in the cafeteria?
A. Ask students to use quiet voices and remind each other politely
B. Let each table bring their own music to play during lunch
C. Tell students they must eat lunch in complete silence every day
D. Create a sign that shows expected voice levels during lunch
D!!!!!!!!!!!!
500
During group work, Jacob gets upset because his teammates don't pick his idea. He wants to yell and leave the group, but he also thinks about calmly sharing why he likes his idea. What could happen if Jacob reacts with his emotions instead of thinking logically?
A. He will help the group understand everyone's ideas more clearly
B. The group will carefully compare ideas and choose the best one
C. He may upset his teammates and make it harder to solve the problem
D. He will stay calm and work with the group to finish the task
C!!!!!!