Vocabulary

Front

What does the term 'determine' mean in a decision-making context?

Back

To officially decide something after examining the facts.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What word best completes the sentence: 'Sometimes medications have bad side _____ that can make you sick.'

Back

effects

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is the definition of 'assess'?

Back

To make a judgment about something.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Front

What is a 'claim' in the context of a statement or assertion?

Back

A statement that something is true, often without proof.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What does 'consider' mean when making a decision?

Back

To think about something carefully in order to make a decision.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Front

What is the difference between 'effects' and 'affects'?

Back

'Effects' are the results of a change, while 'affects' is a verb meaning to influence something.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

What does it mean to 'evaluate' information?

Back

To assess the credibility and relevance of information.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

How can one 'analyze' a situation?

Back

By breaking it down into its components to understand it better.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What is the importance of 'evidence' in making a claim?

Back

Evidence supports a claim and helps establish its validity.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What does it mean to 'interpret' data?

Back

To explain the meaning of data or information.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4