2. Determining Truth and Perspectives

How do different perspectives impact the determination of truth in a situation?

• They provide clarity and make it easier to uncover the truth

• They introduce bias, making it difficult to determine the truth

• They have no influence on uncovering the truth

• They simplify the process of determining the truth

What would you need to know to determine if a statement is true? Select TWO correct answers.

• Analyze articles with conflicting information

• Ask friends what their opinion is

• Understand the role of biases

• Consider heavily

• Make assumptions about the statement

Ta'Kara read on Twitter that school is going to start at 9:30 AM next school year. Later, she saw on the news that school will begin at 8:15 AM. Why is it difficult for Ta'Kara to determine the truth in this situation?

• Because Ta'Kara has conflicting information.

• Because Ta'Kara doesn’t want to go to school.

• Because Ta'Kara has missing information.

• Because Ta'Kara wants to go to school early.

Why is it sometimes difficult to determine the truth of a statement? Explain your reasoning.

What is Critical Thinking?

• Critiquing your brain

• Evaluating ideas

• Testing Skills

• Thinking in a critical way

Which of the following sentence starters give you the idea that it is a personal perspective?

• I think that...

• Here in Toul Kork, several people think that...

• In Cambodia, people think that...

• The World Health Organization has announced that...