Evaluating Claims and Evidence in Education

What is the main issue the Math Club has with the Chess Club's flyer?

• The flyer does not mention the Math Club.

• The flyer is too long.

• The flyer contains false claims.

• The flyer is not colorful enough.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What claim does the Chess Club make about its members?

• They are the best athletes.

• They are the most artistic.

• They are the most popular.

• They are the smartest kids in school.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What evidence does the Math Club suggest would support the Chess Club's claim about having the smartest kids?

• A list of recent snacks.

• A statement about top students being in Chess Club.

• A survey of student opinions.

• A list of competitions won.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

How does the Chess Club describe its competitiveness?

• They only compete in math.

• They are the least competitive group in school.

• They are the most competitive group in school.

• They do not compete at all.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the Math Club ask for to support the Chess Club's claim about competitiveness?

• A list of recent snacks.

• Evidence of their competitive nature.

• A statement from the principal.

• A survey of student opinions.

What evidence does the Chess Club provide to support their claim about snacks?

• A list of competitions won.

• A survey of student opinions.

• A statement from the principal.

• A list of recent snacks.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

What types of snacks does the Chess Club mention in their flyer?

• Pudding, fruit cups, bananas, and brownies.

• Sandwiches, salads, soups, and pasta.

• Chips, soda, candy, and cookies.

• Pizza, burgers, fries, and ice cream.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What does the judge ask the Chess Club to do with their flyers?

• Include more pictures.

• Make them shorter.

• Rewrite them with evidence to support their claims.

• Make them more colorful.

What does the judge suggest the Math Club should do?

• Organize a competition.

• Stop complaining.

• Make their own flyers.

• Join the Chess Club.

What is the main lesson the judge wants both clubs to learn?

• To be more competitive.

• To provide evidence for their claims.

• To work together.

• To have more snacks.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2