Grade 6: Assessment 1:Finding Balance in a Digital World

Ahmed is within reach of getting a high score in a popular video game. Ahmed also has homework to complete. Bedtime is in 30 minutes. Imagine you're Ahmed. What should you do?

• Play on! You can probably get your homework done on the school bus.

• Log off. Do homework first and then play as late as you like to get that high score.

• Play on! If you win, share your score before you go to bed.

• Log off. Next time, plan to do homework first, play a game or two, and "unplug" for 30 minutes or more before bedtime. Research shows you'll sleep better

Kaira likes to create art. Making things by hand feels good. But lately Kaira is so busy keeping up with friends online that there never seems to be enough time. Imagine you're Kaira. What should you do?

• Wait to see if your schedule slows down again, such as when the school year ends.

• Use a sketching app while watching videos or while someone else is talking.

• Schedule times for making art by hand, invite interested friends, and turn off your phones.

• Cross this activity off your list, because you can't do everything

Lee loves playing Minecraft online with her friends. Recently, she realized that she spends too much time playing the game and needs a break from staring at a screen all day. On Saturdays, Lee pledged to use her time to play outside instead of playing online. It's raining this Saturday. What should Lee do?

• Since she can't play outside, Lee can play Minecraft online.

• Since she can't play outside, Lee cannot play at all.

• Lee should stick to her pledge and find another offline game to play indoors.

• Lee should break her pledge just this once since she can't play outside

Identify whether its benefit or a drawback.

I can keep in touch with my friends and family around the world, whenever I want.

• Benefit

• Drawback

Identify whether its benefit or a drawback.

Being online can distract me from family dinnertime.

• Benifit

• Drawback

Identify whether its benefit or a drawback.

I can watch funny videos whenever I want.

• Benefit

• Drawback

Identify whether its benefit or a drawback.

I feel like I always have to respond to a message right away, even if I don't want to.

• Benefit

• Drawback

Mariam likes to relax before bed by watching funny videos on her phone, but she often loses track of time and doesn't go to sleep until really late. Then she has a hard time waking up for school in the morning, making her feel grumpy. Thinking about the Digital Habits Checkup, what would be an appropriate challenge for Kendall to try?

• Using her phone to chat with friends instead of watching videos.

• Setting a timer to watch videos for 15 minutes, then putting her phone on a charger in another room at night.

• Forcing herself to go to sleep early without having a moment to relax.

• Watching videos earlier when she's doing her homework.

Which of the following best describes the concept of media balance?

• Not using any form of digital media

• Getting distracted by digital media when doing homework.

• Choosing to play only your favorite video games.

• Using digital media in a way that feels healthy and in balance with your other life activities.

How confident are you in being able to find ways to unplug and have media balance in your life?

• I feel very confident.

• I don't feel confident

• I feel somewhat confident.