Cycle 2 Review

Avery's school is hosting a talent show, and she’s trying to come up with a

unique act. She brainstorms many creative ideas, including performing a

magic trick, creating a one-person play, or singing a mashup of her favorite

songs. Later, she needs to narrow down her options to just one act that will be

the most feasible and engaging for the audience.

• Avery should use mind mapping to generate even more ideas (divergent), then apply a rating system to evaluate each option based on specific criteria (convergent)

• Avery is only using divergent thinking throughout the process, as it

  involves generating multiple creative solutions.

• Avery relying solely on convergent thinking, which helps her come up

  with many creative possibilities.

• Avery is using divergent thinking to come up with many different

  creative ideas and convergent thinking to decide on the best option.

Brianna wants to figure out if listening to music while studying helps him retain

information better. He decides to apply the scientific method to find out.

What is the next step Brianna should take after identifying the problem?

• Conduct an experiment by studying with music for a week
  

• Form a hypothesis about the effect of music on her studying

• Analyze the results of her study sessions

• Immediately look up studies on whether music improves memory and

  base his decision on that.

During a class debate about climate change policies, Anthony feels strongly that

stricter regulations are necessary to protect the climate. However, his

classmate, Shayla, argues that these regulations might harm the economy and

unfairly affect certain industries. Anthony becomes frustrated and is unsure how

to respond without dismissing Shayla's perspective entirely.

What metacognitive question should Anthony ask himself to better navigate this

debate?

• Why am I right and Shayla is wrong?"

• How can I prove that my position is the only correct one?"

• What valid points might Shayla's argument have that I should consider?
  

• How can I convince the teacher that my view is better?

Aniyha comes across a social media post claiming that a certain smartphone

brand intentionally slows down their older models to force customers to buy

the latest version. The post includes angry comments from users but doesn’t

cite any technical evidence. Before deciding whether to share the post with her

friends, Aniyha wants to think through the claim carefully.

Which of the following actions would best demonstrate Aniyha critical thinking

skills before sharing the post?

• Share the post immediately to warn her friends about the company's practices

• Look for corroborating evidence from reputable tech news sources and the company's official statements

• Count the number of angry comments to gauge how serious the issue is

• Ask her friends if they've experienced similar issues with their phones

Anna grew up in a close-knit community where respect for elders and

following family traditions are deeply valued. When Anna moves to a new

country for college, she finds that her classmates often challenge traditional

views and prioritize individualism. Anna feels conflicted about how to

approach group discussions where opinions differ from what she was raised to

believe.

How might Anna’s cultural background affect her thinking in group discussions

with her classmates?

• Anna's cultural background may lead her to reject her classmates'

  opinions entirely because they conflict with her beliefs.

• Anna’s background will have no effect on her thinking since people

  adapt quickly to new cultural environments.

• Anna’s cultural values will encourage her to embrace all new ideas

  without questioning them, regardless of her own beliefs.

• Anna may find it difficult to express her thoughts at first, as she is used

  to respecting authority and not questioning traditions.

Christina is writing a research paper on the health benefits of drinking diet soda.

She finds several sources, including: a study from a reputable medical journal with a large sample size and

peer-reviewed data, a personal blog from a fitness enthusiast sharing their experience of

losing weight while drinking diet soda., a government health agency report summarizing multiple studies on

diet soda and its effects on heart health, a marketing website promoting diet soda products with claims about its

miraculous benefits and a small study with inconclusive results, conducted by a little-known

organization with no peer review.

Which sources should Lila prioritize to assess the quality and quantity of

evidence in order to reach an informed conclusion?

Select TWO correct answers.

• The personal blog from the fitness enthusiast

• The study from the reputable medical journal

• The marketing website promoting diet soda

• The government health agency report

• The small, inconclusive study from the little-known organization

Devin is researching for a class project on renewable energy. He finds a variety

of sources, including a blog with strong opinions, a scientific journal article with

detailed data, a news report, and a social media post with numerous

comments. Chris wants to ensure that the information he uses is credible and

will help him form a well-supported conclusion about the future of renewable

energy.

Which of the following actions would best demonstrate Devin using information

literacy skills to reach an informed conclusion?

• Prioritize the scientific journal article and cross-check the data with

  other credible sources to ensure accuracy.

• Choose sources that agree with each other to avoid confusion and

  simplify his research process.

• Use the blog because it expresses passionate views that align with his

  own opinions on renewable energy.

• Base his conclusion on the news report since it’s written by a

  professional journalist and easier to understand.

What is one key reason why adolescents often demonstrate improved problem-solving abilities and engage in more abstract thinking compared to younger children?

• Adolescents have more life experience, so their brains don't need to

  change.

• The adolescent brain has finished growing, making them better at

  problem-solving.

• The adolescent brain is developing, allowing for more complex thinking.

• Adolescents are smarter than young children.

Why is it important to consider multiple perspectives when analyzing information or making a decision?

• It helps avoid potential bias and leads to a more balanced conclusion.

• It ensures that every person agrees with the decision.

• It speeds up the decision-making process by reducing disagreement.

• It allows one to ignore less important viewpoints.

How do personal experiences influence an individual's thought processes, and what potential drawback might this have on their overall perspective?

• Experiences always expand a person's thinking by exposing them to

  new ideas.

• Experiences help shape a person's thinking but can sometimes limit

  their perspective if they are exposed to only certain viewpoints.

• A person’s thinking is not influenced by their experiences; it is only

  shaped by education and intelligence.

• Experiences always narrow a person's thinking by reinforcing the same

  viewpoints over time.