AOT Review

Which Statement shows bias?

•  "The school cafeteria serves lunch at 11:30 every day with different meal options."

  
  

•  "The new playground has slides, swings, and a climbing wall for students to use."

  
  

•  "The gym is used for basketball, volleyball, and other school activities."

• "The school library is the best place because it has the most amazing books to read."

Does the argument show bias or objectivity?

"Recess is the most important part of the school day because it helps students feel happier and gives them a break from learning.”

• objectivity

• bias

What does objective mean?

• focus on the facts and evidence.

• using our own personal feelings and opinions.

What does bias mean?

• Focusing on facts and evidence.

• Using our own personal feelings and opinions.

What is Statistical 

Evidence?

• Data and numbers used to support a claim.

  
  

• An expert’s personal account of what they saw or experience to support a claim.

• Personal stories or individual cases used to support a claim.

  
  

Which is Testimonial Evidence

• Data and numbers used to support a claim.

  
  

• An expert’s personal account of what they saw or experience to support a claim.

• Personal stories or individual cases used to support a claim.

  
  

A _______________ is a statement that can be verified. It can be proven to be true or false through objective evidence.

What is Anecdotal 

Evidence?

• Personal stories or individual cases used to support a claim.

• An expert’s personal account of what they saw or experience to support a claim.

  
  

• Data and numbers used to support a claim.

  
  

Which piece of evidence is the strongest to support an argument?

• Testimonial

  "Dr. Smith, a well-known nutritionist, says that eating breakfast improves concentration and energy levels in students."

  
  

• Anecdotal

  "When I started eating a healthy breakfast each day, I felt more awake and focused during my classes."

  
  

• Statistical

  "Studies show that 75% of students who read for at least 20 minutes each day perform better on reading tests."

  
  

Which piece of evidence is statistical?

• "My friend told me that reading every night helps her remember things better."

• "The principal believes that reading is the most important skill for students to practice."

  
  

• "I noticed that when I read each night, I do better in class the next day."

  
  

• "Studies show that 60% of students who read daily score higher on tests."