During a regional school contest, Julius ask the other team to provide evidence to support a statement that most people believe is true. How is this proof of critical thinking?

• It demonstrates that Julius does not believe it is true

• Julius is analyzing the information and the belief to make sure the evidence supports the statement

• Julius does not know what to believe

• Julius is trying to find something wrong instead of trying to understand it

Mercedes became very agitated and angry during a team project that she had a hard time listening to her peers. How can her emotions affect her ability to think critically and what should she do to see things in a clear way?

• Her emotions don't have anything to do with her thinking

• Her anger makes her very smart, so she should continue that way

• Emotions always lead to make better decisions

• Her emotions affect her thinking, so she should breath, calm down and reflect

What does it mean to "narrow-down" on the best solution?

• It means to find as many solutions as possible

• It means to find the solution at the bottom of the pile

• It means to analyze and discard other possible solutions to find the best one

• It means to think very hard to see if a solution can come down in the brain

How can convergent thinking help you solve problems?

• It helps you find many ideas.

• It helps you in conversations to find several solutions

• It helps narrow down other solutions to find the best one

• It helps you find an artistic solution

Fred was playing soccer oustide his house near his dad's new car. When he kicked the ball, he accidentally hit the car and caused a dent. He became afraid and began to worry that his dad was going to get very mad. Fred has an ​ (a)   thinking approach because he uses ​ (b)   to think about his problems and make decisions.

• emotional
• feelings and emotions
• logical
• super plan
• divergent
• facts and logic

Thinking about and managing your own thinking and learning processes is called: (type your answer)

Micca is getting ready to start his big Science project about the planets. What metacognitive question should Micca consider before starting his project?

• How big will I draw the stars?

• What are the best strategies I can use to complete my project

• I wonder how many points I am going to get

• Will muy dad buy me a new toy when I am done?

Select the best definiton to describe a narrow-minded point of view.

• Being open to new and fresh ideas and information

• Being open to change based on new facts and information

• Willingness to have new experiences

• A belief that rejects change and opposes new ideas or new information

Maritza wanted to go to the library wearing the new swimsuit she will use for her beach vacation. Her mom asked her to change because she said the library is not the right ​ (a)   to dress that way.

• context
• medium
• objective
• party

Roger wants to start helping his local park plant more trees, but I does not what kind of trees are the best for the type of soil and weather at the park. What critical thinking skills should Roger use to plant the trees?

• Roger should just give up and do something else

• Roger could ask a local arborists and nature expert for information about the best trees for the area

• Roger could tell the neighbors to find other parks because this one has few trees

• Roger should just leave the park the way it is