Critical Thinking Quiz

____________________ is the practice of basing opinions and decisions on facts without being influenced by personal feelings or biases.

• Synthesis

• Analytical skills

• Critical Thinking skills

• Objectivity

• Subjectivity

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of critical thinking?

• Engage in discussions

• Reflect on thinking process

• Accept information without evidence

• Consider multiple perspectives

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

Which factor might negatively influence someone's ability to think critically? Select TWO correct answers.

• Having diverse experiences

• Personal biases

• Practicing problem-solving regularly

• Reading from various sources

• Emotional state

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Part A: Which of the following best demonstrates an example of using critical thinking skills?

• Maria reads an article that supports her opinion about school uniforms and immediately shares it with her friends without considering other viewpoints.

• Alex hears a rumor about a classmate and shares it with others without verifying the facts.

• Sofia and members of the student council decide to plan a school dance based on their favorite themes.

• Jake watches a documentary on climate change and discusses its content with his classmates, evaluating the evidence presented and considering alternative perspectives before forming his own opinion.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

Part B: Which statement provides evidence to support the answer for part A?

• This statement represents critical thinking skills because reading information that supports your thinking is a characteristic of thinking critically about different topics.

• This statement represents critical thinking skills because sharing information without verifying it is an important component when using critical thinking skills.

• This statement represents critical thinking skills because Sofia is collaborating with the members of the student council as they plan a school dance and sharing similar viewpoints is important when using critical thinking skills.

• This statement represents critical thinking skills because evaluating evidence and considering alternative perspectives before forming an opinion are important in critical thinking.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

How can using multiple perspectives help the student council as they plan their candy sale?

• It allows for a variety of ideas and solutions.

• It complicates the decision-making process.

• It limits creativity.

• It ensures only one viewpoint is considered.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What criteria should Jake and the council use to assess each fundraising option objectively?

• Financial feasibility

• Community impact

• Time required

• All of the above

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CCSS.W.6.2B