Thinking Skills Quiz

Which of the following best represents convergent thinking?

• Listing different uses for a paperclip

• Coming up with a single answer to a trivia question

• Sketching various designs for a sculpture

• Conducting a brainstorming session for a new product

Which of the following is most associated with divergent thinking?

• Creativity and imagination

• Critical analysis

• Repetitive practice

• Sequential learning

The ICEDIP model is primarily used for:

• Budgeting and financial planning

• Creative problem-solving and idea generation

• Decision-making in management

• Project management

Which of the following techniques is commonly used for idea generation?

• SWOT analysis

• Brainstorming

• Budgeting

• Benchmarking

Which of the following skills is most important in debating?

• Storytelling

• Memorization

• Critical thinking

• Singing

How can the "Empathize" stage be integrated into a lesson about ecosystems?

• Collect plant growth data

• Model energy flow in a food chain

• Interview stakeholders (farmers, conservationists, etc.)

• Write a report on biodiversity

How does the "Define" stage refine a science investigation?

• Identifies a specific research question

• Explores all scientific hypotheses

• Selects data collection tools

• Lists multiple scientific problems

How is the "Prototype" stage applied in a renewable energy lesson?

• Present theories on renewable energy

• Build models of energy devices (e.g., turbines, panels)

• Test energy efficiency in simulations

• Analyze renewable energy case studies

Why is the "Ideate" stage important in a water conservation project?

• Tests prototype effectiveness

• Develops various creative solutions

• Experiments with data collection methods

• Gets feedback on a single solution

What shows learning in the "Test" stage of a climate change project?

• Iterative testing and real-world data collection

• Write a report on climate change

• Create a model of greenhouse gas effects

• Compare historical temperature data