Inference vs Observation Graded

Information gathered using your 5 senses.

• Observation
• Inference

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Conclusion or prediction to explain what you see, hear,taste, smell, or experience.

• Observation

• Inference

The girl is folding her arms.

• Observation
• Inference

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

The girl does not want to eat her vegetables.

• Observation
• Inference

They are in a hospital.

• Observation
• Inference

Can be influenced by personal experiences and background knowledge

• Observation
• Inference

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.

What is an observation for this picture?

• The man is scared
• The man is going to get eaten
• There is a man in a kayak
• The man is paddling fast

Tags

NGSS.4-LS1-1

What is an observation?

• a fact gathered with senses

• conclusions or assumption

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

The penguins are black and white.

• Observation
• Inference