Art of Thinking Assessment Blueprint

What is the best way to determine if a source of information is objective?

• Check if the source presents multiple perspectives on the topic.

• Verify that the source has a professional, visually appealing website design.

• Analyze whether the source cites credible evidence and data.

• Ensure that the source only aligns with your personal beliefs.

• Trust the source if it uses strong emotional language to make its points.

What relevant information has been omitted from this announcement for students to fully understand the challenge?

• The specific date when this change will start and end.

• The types of plastic students should focus on reducing.

• The exact number of students participating in the initiative.

• The amount of plastic students are using at other schools in the district.

Your friend Mario forgot to finish his homework and asks you if he can copy yours just before class starts. What’s the most ethical response?

• Let Mario copy your homework to avoid getting him in trouble

• Pretend you didn’t hear his request and walk away.

• Tell your classmates that Mario did not complete his homework

• Offer to explain the material to Mario so he can complete it on his own.

You see an ad where a boy plays with a new action figure that lights up with lasers and talks. The narrator says, "Be the coolest kid in your neighborhood with Action Hero Max!" How is this ad trying to influence your choice?

• By making you think the toy is useful for school.

• By making you believe you’ll be popular if you have it.

• By showing you the toy can clean your room.

• By explaining how toys are made.

A commercial shows a popular athlete drinking a sports drink and saying it helps them perform their best. Which persuasive technique uses famous people to promote products?

• A. Bandwagon

• B. Testimonial

• C. Scarcity

• D. Before and after comparison

In a smartphone advertisement, what is the MOST important detail to focus on when determining if the deal is actually good? Select TWO correct answers.

• The small print and hidden conditions, like a required contract

• The brand of the smartphone being advertised

• The monthly payment amount for the deal

• The number of colors the smartphone is available in

• The total cost of the smartphone over the duration of the contract

If an advertisement appears during Saturday morning cartoons, who is the primary target audience?

• Working professionals

• Children

• Retirees

• College students

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

• A. Cartoons are popular among children, and advertisers often schedule ads during programming they watch.

• B. Most working professionals are busy on Saturday mornings, but may plan to watch cartoons.

• C. Saturday morning programming often includes family-oriented shows, appealing to a broad range of viewers.

• D. Retirees typically prefer advertisements for health products or leisure activities shown during cartoons.

Customer feedback can help improve a product by:

• Identifying areas for improvement

• Increasing production costs

• Decreasing customer satisfaction

• Reducing product features

Why is it important for companies to be honest about their products?

• To make more money quickly

• To compete with other businesses

• To build customer trust and loyalty

• To spend less on advertising