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Bias Quiz

Authored by Mary Larkin

English

9th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 6+ times

Bias Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best represents the definition of bias?

Believing that some ideas or people are better than others.

Hating someone because of their identity.

Believing that some ideas or people are better than others without fair consideration of all sides first.

Using fair and objective language to describe your opinion to others.

Answer explanation

Having opinions is okay - it's a good thing to think about what you believe! Just make sure you consider all sides before you decide what your opinion is.

"Hating someone because of their identity" is called PREJUDICE. There are different forms of prejudice, like racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, etc. It is a little different than bias.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Bias is a problem because it may cause you to make unfair or incorrect decisions.

TRUE

FALSE

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CCSS.RL.5.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Bias is a problem because authors will always be honest about their intentions, allowing you to make informed, responsible decisions.

TRUE

FALSE

Answer explanation

Many authors and content creators LIE or try to be SNEAKY so they can influence your attitudes and behavior. Don't let them fool you! Always look for bias!

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

"The overwhelming majority of Americans support voter ID requirements because they instill confidence in our elections."

Identify the generalization that makes this statement biased.

The overwhelming majority

voter ID requirements

instill confidence

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

"That voter ID laws keep materializing is maddening given all we know about them."

Identify the subjective language that makes this statement biased.

voter ID laws keep materializing

is maddening

given all we know about them

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

6.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • Ungraded

"Despite claims by voter ID supporters, the goal of these laws is not to protect the security of our elections. Rather, it is to tip elections in their favor."

Is this statement a fact or an opinion? How do you know?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

7.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • Ungraded

Write a sentence about CROSS KEYS HIGH SCHOOL using bias. Include subjective language, a generalization, incomplete/one-sided information, or an opinion presented as a fact.

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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