IGCSE Global Perspectives - Terms and exam review

The articles in this newspaper are mainly about...? (pick 2)

• ... a personal perspective

• ... a local perspective

• ... a national perspective

• ... a global perspective

Which of the following is not a value judgement

• It is wrong to steal.

• It is good to help others.

• It is important to be honest.

• It's better to be rich than poor.

Which of the following sentences gives you the idea that it is a global perspective?

• Inflation is probably the worst thing affecting my ability to pay the bills.

• According to the World Health Organization...

• London reduces urban pollution by 24%.

• The government of Brazil is set to reduce logging in the rain forest.

What is an opinion?

• A statement that can be proven true.

• A statement that is based on facts and evidence

• A statement that is based on personal belief and feelings.

• A statement that is about the idea that something is morally right.

Which definition / description best explains what would make a piece of evidence or article unreliable?

• Information that is not true.

• Information that is not trustworthy because there are a lack of sources

• Information that can change as new ideas are presented

• Anything written by Fox News or other right-learning media outlets.

What is a counter-argument?

• A disagreement people have at the kitchen, often at their counter.

• An argument to do with digits and numbers

• A claim that is provided without unbiased sources

• A opinion or claim that is opposite to the main idea.

What information should you check to see if a source is credible and should be used as part of your reasoning? (Check 3)

• The date it was published

• The author / organization

• If the website starts with 'www.'

• Grammar and spelling mistakes

When writing a conclusion or analyzing between different opinions, you should include ________ in your response.

• Reasons, evidence and facts

• Moral judgements and value judgements

• Opinions, and counteropinions

• Ideas from the opinion section of the newspaper

Which of the following is a way to be a more informed news consumer?

• Read news from a variety of sources

• Be aware of your own biases.

• Be critical of the news stories you read.

• All of the above.

What does it mean when it says, 'evaluate an argument'?

• Find out the meaning of that argument and the key terms.

• Assess the strengths and weaknesses of that argument.

• Find out whether the person who wrote the argument is an expert in their field.

• Provide a counter-argument that shows a balance