Common Sense for Grade 3 Students

What is the first step in making a good decision?

• Ask a friend to make the decision for you

• Gather all relevant information and consider all possible options.

• Flip a coin and decide based on the outcome

• Choose the first option that comes to mind without considering alternatives

How can you solve a problem when you feel stuck?

• By asking someone else to solve it for you

• By taking a step back, looking at the problem from a different perspective, and breaking it down into smaller parts to solve individually.

• By ignoring the problem and hoping it goes away on its own

• By giving up and accepting that the problem is unsolvable

Why is critical thinking important in everyday life?

• Critical thinking is not important in everyday life

• It is better to rely on emotions and intuition instead of critical thinking

• Critical thinking is important in everyday life because it helps people make informed decisions, solve problems effectively, and understand complex issues.

• Critical thinking only leads to confusion and indecision

How can you show respect for others' opinions?

• Interrupting them and talking over them

• Ignoring their opinions completely

• Dismissing their perspective without consideration

• By listening actively without interrupting, acknowledging their perspective, and expressing your own opinion respectfully.

Why is it important to take responsibility for your actions?

• It is not important to take responsibility for your actions because it's easier to avoid consequences

• It is not important to take responsibility for your actions because it doesn't affect anyone else

• It is important to take responsibility for your actions because it shows maturity and accountability, helps in building trust, and maintaining healthy relationships with others.

• It is not important to take responsibility for your actions because it's better to blame others

What is the purpose of following rules?

• To cause chaos, endanger people, and promote unfairness

• To maintain order, promote safety, and ensure fairness

• To disrupt order, promote danger, and ensure unfairness

• To create confusion, ignore safety, and ensure unfairness

When should you ask for help in making a decision?

• When you are the only one affected by the decision

• When you feel overwhelmed, lack necessary information, or when the decision has significant consequences.

• When you are absolutely certain about the decision

• When you have plenty of time to make the decision

Give an example of a problem you solved using critical thinking.

• Completing a puzzle without considering different strategies

• Fixing a broken appliance without thinking through the steps

• Analyzing and solving a complex project at work by breaking down the problem, identifying key variables, and evaluating different approaches before arriving at a solution.

• Solving a math problem by using a calculator

How can you demonstrate respect for your classmates?

• By actively listening to their ideas, showing empathy, and treating them with kindness and consideration.

• Ignoring their ideas and opinions

• Being rude and dismissive towards them

• Talking over them and not letting them speak

What are the consequences of not following rules?

• improved productivity

• enhanced teamwork

• Consequences of not following rules can include disciplinary action, legal consequences, harm to oneself or others, and damage to relationships or reputation.

• rewards and recognition