Observation vs. Inference

Information gathered using your 5 senses.

• Observation
• Inference

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Mini conclusion used to explain what you see, hear, or experience.

• Observation
• Inference

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

The girl is folding her arms.

• Observation
• Inference

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

It's December.

• Observation

• Inference

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NGSS.3-ESS2-1

The 2 men are wearing black.

• Observation
• Inference

The girl does not want to eat her vegetables.

• Observation
• Inference

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

There are 5 boys.

• Observation
• Inference

They are in a hospital.

• Observation
• Inference

Can be influenced by personal experiences and background knowledge

• Observation
• Inference

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the following statements is an inference about the picture

• The vase is broken.
• The girls' bow is blue and purple.
• The girl broke the vase.
• The girl has blonde hair.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1