AICE THINKING SKILLS IMPORTANT INFO

How Long is Exam 1 for AICE Logic Thinking Skills?

• 2 hours

• 1 hour and 30 Minutes

• Until you finish

• 1 Hour and 45 Minutes

What is the duration of Exam 2 or AICE Logic Thinking Skills?

• 2 Hours

• Until you are finished.

• 1 Hour and 45 Minutes

• 1 Hour and 30 Minutes.

What does acronym R.A.V.E.N. stand for?

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What does an Argument in this class consist of?

• claim & reasoning

• A persuasive conclusion

• 1- A persuasive conclusion & evidence

• A persuasive conclusion & reasoning

When a Question on Paper 2 says "Use the Exact words...", how should you answer?

• With Quotes

• Without quotes

• Paraphrase

• Write in a full sentence

What is the "speed triangle"?

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You are advised to spend some time planning your answer before you begin to write it.

‘Nuclear energy will be a major contributor to green energy production.’

To what extent do you agree with this claim? Write a short, reasoned argument to support your

conclusion, using and evaluating the evidence provided. [8]

How should you answer?

• 100 - 120 words

• Support or Challenge the Claim.

   DO NOT QUOTE 

  TAKE NOTHING FROM THE TEXT 

  Use an argumentative element such as a counter assertion. For example, 

  Some people may say (opposite conclusion (no reasoning) …. however,…

  (refocus to your side of the argument)

  DO NOT TAKE Arguments from the text.

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• Directions: Evaluate the sources using R.A.V.E.N so you make the correct claim on the prompt.

  Paragraph 1

  1 - Intro the topic (maybe a quote from the sources?)

  2 – Pick a source that guided you to conclude about your stance on the Prompt.

  Paragraph 2 - 4 or 5 (1 Paragraph per source)

  For all the rest of the sources: 

  Analyzing each source according to R.A.V.E.N. and/or state your personal thoughts about how you arrived at your stance on the prompt. (1-3) sentences per paragraph. A One Sentence conclusion.

You are advised to spend some time planning your answer before you begin to write it.

‘It is good for people to have to leave their home to go to their workplace.’

Write your own short argument to support or challenge this claim. The conclusion of your argument must be stated. Credit will not be given for repeating ideas from the passage. [8]

How should you answer?

• 100 - 120 words

• Support or Challenge the Claim.

   DO NOT QUOTE 

  TAKE NOTHING FROM THE TEXT 

  Use an argumentative element such as a counter assertion. For example, 

  Some people may say (opposite conclusion (no reasoning) …. however,…

  (refocus to your side of the argument)

  DO NOT TAKE Arguments from the text.

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• Directions: Evaluate the sources using R.A.V.E.N so you make the correct claim on the prompt.

  Paragraph 1

  1 - Intro the topic (maybe a quote from the sources?)

  2 – Pick a source that guided you to conclude about your stance on the Prompt.

  Paragraph 2 - 4 or 5 (1 Paragraph per source)

  For all the rest of the sources: 

  Analyzing each source according to R.A.V.E.N. and/or state your personal thoughts about how you arrived at your stance on the prompt. (1-3) sentences per paragraph. A One Sentence conclusion.

One Paper 1 (problem solving), one should

• Show and explain all work & circle your answer.

• Just put the answer circle it

• Circle the correct answer from the choices

• Circle the correct answer(s) from the choices

What is one strategy that is almost all useful on Paper 1 (Problem Solving)?

• Comparing Units

• Guessing

• Evaluating Finite Differences

• Drawing a Diagram