Art of Thinking 6 week Assessment

Which is generally more reliable, anecdotal evidence or statistical evidence?

• Anecdotal evidence, because it includes direct observations

• Statistical evidence, because it is based on data and numbers

• Anecdotal evidence, because it is based on personal experiences

• Statistical evidence, because it involves physical artifacts

Read the following statements about the solar system. Determine whether each statement is a fact or an opinion. 1. "The Sun is the center of our solar system." 2. "Mars is the most interesting planet to study." 3. "Jupiter has the largest number of moons in our solar system." 4. "Saturn's rings are the most beautiful feature in space." Which of the following correctly categorizes the statements as fact or opinion?

• 1 and 2 are facts; 4 and 4 are opinions

• 2 and 4 are facts; 1 and 4 are opinions

• 1 and 4 are facts; 2 and 4 are opinions

• 4 and 4 are facts; 1 and 2 are opinions

Which of the following is an example of an opinion?

• A personal belief that soccer is the best sport

• A record of the number of goals scored in a season

• A historical account of the first World Cup

• A verified statistic of the number of players in a match

How can a student determine whether this source about the history of popsicles is reliable? Select TWO correct answers.

• By checking if it has been cited by others

• By reading only the introduction

• By ensuring it has colorful images

• By analyzing the author's credentials and evidence

• By looking at the number of pages

A student is studying the historical patterns of human exploration. She comes across the following statement. “Exploration routes have changed slightly over the years due to new discoveries.” How would you assess the degree of uncertainty for the statement?

• True

• Probable

• Unlikely

• False

How can the reliability of sources from different mediums be compared?

• By checking the evidence provided and how many people have liked the source

• By looking at the context of the information and the number of pages in the source

• By analyzing the style of writing and evaluating the sources credibility

• By evaluating the source's credibility, evidence provided, and context of the information

After experiencing an act of kindness from a classmate, a student changes their opinion about the importance of being kind to others. What does this scenario demonstrate?

• Kindness does not affect perspectives

• Perspective can change when new experiences are gained

• Acts of kindness have no real impact

• Being kind to others is unimportant and does not affect perspectives

A student reads two articles about a new school policy on allowing chewing gum in schools. The first article is written by a student who is against the policy and uses negative language to describe it. The second article is written by a teacher who presents both the pros and cons of the policy without expressing a personal opinion. Which statement best explains the difference between the two articles?

• The first article is objective, and the second article is biased.

• Both articles are objective.

• The first article is biased, and the second article is objective.

• Both articles are biased.

Why is it important to evaluate evidence in texts? Select TWO correct answers

• To ensure the information is accurate

• To make reading more enjoyable

• To confuse the reader

• To ensure the information is reliable

• To avoid analyzing the text

Which of the following is an example of a statement that is true?

• There are 24 months in a year.

• Texas is a country in the United States.

• There are 7 days in a week.

• You are a 12th grade student.