Assessment (Synthesizing Information from Multiple Sources)

What is one similarity between these two passages?

Passage1: If you want to become an astronaut, NASA requires that you have a degree in biology, physical science, engineering, or math. It is helpful to have an advanced degree, too.

Passage 2: Mae Jemison was the first African American woman to travel in space. She went to college at Stanford, where she earned a degree in chemical engineering and African American Studies. She applied to become a NASA astronaut but was turned down first. After applying again in 1987, she was accepted as one of fifteen astronauts—out of 2,000 applicants!

• Both tell you something about becoming an astronaut.

• Both tell you how to apply to become an astronaut.

• Both tell you about NASA's space program.

• both tell you about the lives of astronauts.

Which of the following statements below best synthesizes the information in the two passages?

• You must have a math degree.

• NASA often hires women.

• Jemison did become an astronaut.

• Becoming an astronaut is a difficult task.

Read the main ideas from the articles below. How are these connected?

Main Idea 1: The Loch Ness monster must exist. Over 10,000 people claim to have sighted the serpent-like monster. Can 10,000 people all just be imagining things?

Main idea 2: With today's underwater cameras and sonar, it's impossible to believe that the Loch Ness Monster exists. We would have found her by now!

• Different opinions about the Loch Ness monster.

• Agreement that the Loch Ness monster is a joke.

• How science is used to prove things.

• Opinions about news reporting.

Choose the correct synthesis of the given information:

Source 1: A friend who loves ornamental trees told you that her Banaba is grown from seeds.

Source 2: A relative told you that she planted Banaba from cuttings because of its medicinal properties.

Source 3: Banaba is listed under Philippine Medicinal Plants.

• Banaba tree is both ornamental and medicinal.

• Banaba trees can be grown from cuttings or seedlings.

• c. Banaba tree is both ornamental and medicinal and can be grown from seeds or cuttings.

Choose the correct synthesis of the given information:

Source 1: Your biology teacher told you that mammals are born alive, warm-blooded, and breastfed by their mothers. You were tasked to give examples.

Source 2: Your friend informed you that his dog has just given birth to two cute puppies, and they will be up for adoption after they are weaned from their mother.

Source 3: Another friend of yours said that she likes to feel the warmth of her cat that’s why she allows it to sleep with her.

• Your teacher would love to adopt a puppy.

• Your friends are kind to animals.

• Dogs and cats are examples of mammals.