Thinking Skills

Which is NOT a sound argument?

• Sabrina wanted to be a better figure skater, so she took extra lessons and practicedevery day. Her skating improved so much that she entered a competition.

• Yesterday, a black cat ran in front of me, and later, I lost my wallet. If I don't seethat black cat today, I won't have any bad luck.

• We had a storm last night with hurricane-strength winds, and many trees weredowned. There was a citywide power outage.

• On a clear day, I can see the top of Murphy Monument from my house. If it'sclear tomorrow, I'll be able to see the monument.

Which term best describes information or data used to support or refute a claim, argument, or conclusion?

• Evidence

• Summarize

• Critique

• Infer

Which term best describes the process of thinking logically and rationally to form judgments or conclusions?

• Clarify

• Reason

• Summarize

• Critique

What does it mean to "conclude" after considering all relevant information and evidence?

• To provide a brief overview

• To break down a complex topic

• To arrive at a decision or judgment

• To combine various pieces of information

Analyze the following scenario: "John felt a sense of apathy towards his schoolwork." What might be the consequence of this feeling?

• Improved grades

• Lack of motivation

• Increased interest

• More participation

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What does it mean to "analyze" a complex topic?

• To provide a brief overview of the main points

• To break down a complex topic into smaller parts to understand its structure and relationships

• To combine various pieces of information to form a coherent whole

• To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

Which term refers to drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than direct statements?

• Deduce

• Infer

• Conclude

• Clarify

What does it mean to "critique" something?

• To provide reasons or evidence to support a belief

• To analyze and judge the merits and faults of something

• To combine various pieces of information to form a new understanding

• To recognize or point out the differences between two or more things

What does it mean to "justify" a decision or action?

• To provide reasons or evidence to support it

• To break it down into smaller parts

• To combine various pieces of information

• To recognize the differences

Which term refers to seeking information, challenging assumptions, or exploring ideas through inquiry?

• Question

• Summarize

• Critique

• Infer