AOT 2nd Six Weeks

Sarah is researching for a project on climate change. She finds a science journal, a blog with strong opinions, a news article, and a popular video with comments. What action best shows her using critical thinking to find reliable information?

• Choose sources that align with her opinion to make it easier.

• Use the blog because it’s passionate and relatable.

• Focus on the science journal and verify the data.

• Trust the news article because it’s from a known journalist.

Ben is writing a paper on healthy eating and finds:

1. 1. A government report on diet and health

2. 2. A blog from a person sharing their diet experience

3. 3. A medical study from a large sample

4. 4. A website selling health supplements

5. Which two sources would be considered the most reliable and credible?

• Blog from the individual

• Government report

• Medical study

• Supplement website

Why do teenagers (adolescence) start to consider abstract ideas more deeply?

• The teenage brain develops complex thinking abilities.

• Teenagers are smarter than children.

• Their brains finish growing, so they solve problems better.

• They have more experience, so brain growth is unnecessary.

Sam changes his approach to a math problem once he realizes it relates to real-life budgeting. Why?

• He ignores it because it seems too easy.

• He uses prior knowledge to solve it.

• He changes approach after realizing real-world impact.

• He finds it harder with unfamiliar concepts.

What is the main benefit of using multiple perspectives when making a decision?

• It guarantees everyone agrees with the decision.

• It avoids bias, leading to a balanced conclusion.

• It speeds up decision-making.

• It allows you to ignore unimportant views.

Evidence supporting the benefit of multiple perspectives is:

• Identifying flaws by evaluating different views.

• Listening only to those who agree makes it easier.

• Considering all views is too time-consuming.

• Initial instincts usually lead to better conclusions.

How do personal experiences shape thinking?

• They always expand thinking by adding new ideas.

• They shape thinking but may limit perspective if narrow.

• They don’t influence thinking; only education matters.

• They narrow thinking by reinforcing the same views.

Emma’s cultural background values respecting authority. She feels conflicted in discussions with classmates who often challenge traditional ideas. How might this affect her thinking?

• She’ll reject classmates’ ideas because of her beliefs.

• It won’t affect her since she adapts easily.

• She’ll embrace all new ideas without questioning them.

• She may feel hesitant to share her thoughts at first.

Luke is researching how social media affects teens. He brainstorms some questions and hypotheses. Which of the following are examples of higher-order questions or hypotheses

that would stimulate deeper inquiry and understanding

• "Does using social media every day cause teenagers to feel sad, or do

  they just get bored after a while?"

• "How does the type of content viewed on social media affect teenagers'

  self-esteem over time, and in what ways might it change their

  self-perception?"

• "Do teenagers use social media because it's trendy, and do adults

  avoid it because they don’t like technology?"

• "What percentage of teenagers have Instagram, and how many of them

  post pictures every week?"

• "Teenagers who spend over three hours daily on social media are more

  likely to experience increased levels of anxiety compared to those who

  spend less time."

During a class debate, Jake supports stricter environmental laws. His classmate argues it would harm jobs. What metacognitive question should Jake ask himself to navigate this debate?

• Should I convince my classmate to agree with me?

• How can I ignore my classmate’s view to avoid confusion?

• What assumptions am I making, and can I understand my classmate’s reasoning?

• Should I ignore their argument to avoid frustration?