Accountable and Protocals Assessment

What is the main purpose of engaging in academic discussions in the classroom?

• To develop critical thinking skills

• To memorize facts

• To complete assignments faster

• To avoid homework

Which of the following is NOT a protocol for academic discussions mentioned in the passage?

• Listen actively

• Take turns sharing ideas

• Interrupt others to make a point

• Respect different viewpoints

What should you do if you disagree with someone during a discussion?

• Respectfully disagree and explain your reasoning

• Ignore their point and continue

• Raise your voice to be heard

• Agree with them to avoid conflict

Which sentence starter would you use to add to someone else's point in a discussion?

• To add to that point…

• I respectfully disagree because…

• Could you explain more about…?

• I agree with _ because…

What is one of the success criteria for a discussion according to the passage?

• Use evidence to support your ideas

• Speak as much as possible

• Avoid asking questions

• Focus on your own ideas only

How can you show that you are listening actively during a discussion?

• By responding thoughtfully

• By interrupting frequently

• By staying silent

• By looking away

What is the benefit of using accountable talk sentence starters in discussions?

• They help structure your thoughts and responses

• They make the discussion longer

• They allow you to dominate the conversation

• They help you avoid participating

Select an example of a statement you can make using the 'Make a Statement' stem:

• I believe that everyone deserves respect.

• I wonder if anyone is listening?

• I ask whether it's raining.

• I get what you mean.

Making a connection using the 'Make a Connection' stem involves identifying similarities between two ideas.

• By identifying similarities between two ideas

• By listing unrelated facts

• By choosing random concepts

• By ignoring key details

What is the purpose of the "Ask a Question Stem"?

• What question can you ask during a academic discussion

• Where is the nearest store?

• How many languages are spoken worldwide?

• When does the event start?