Critical Thinking Quiz

What does it mean to "persist" when facing a problem?

• Give up quickly

• Keep trying

• Ask for the answer

• Take a nap

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

Which of these is an example of "listening with understanding"?

• Talking over someone

• Ignoring what others say

• Paying attention to the speaker

• Thinking about lunch while someone talks

What does it mean to "think flexibly"?

• Only think one way

• Try different ways to solve a problem

• Always use the same method

• Give up if the first try doesn't work

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.4A

CCSS.RF.2.4B

CCSS.RF.2.4C

Which is an example of "managing impulsivity"?

• Yelling out answers in class

• Thinking before speaking

• Interrupting others

• Acting without thinking

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does it mean to "strive for accuracy"?

• Finish work as fast as possible

• Do your best and check your work

• Copy answers from a friend

• Only care about getting a good grade

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which is an example of "questioning and problem posing"?

• a. Never asking questions

• b. Only answering questions

• c. Asking "Why?" and "How?"

• d. Avoiding difficult topics

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does it mean to "apply past knowledge to new situations"?

• a. Forget everything you've learned

• b. Only use new information

• c. Use what you know to help with new problems

• d. Always do things the same way

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which is an example of "thinking about your thinking" (metacognition)?

• a. Never reflecting on your work

• b. Thinking about how you solved a problem

• c. Ignoring your mistakes

• d. Only caring about the final answer

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3F

What does it mean to "respond with wonderment and awe"?

• a. Be bored with everything

• b. Only like familiar things

• c. Be excited to learn new things

• d. Avoid new experiences

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which is an example of "taking responsible risks"?

• a. Trying something dangerous

• b. Never trying anything new

• c. Giving up before you start

• d. Trying a new way to solve a problem, even if it might not work

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3