7th AOT Cycle 6 Mid-Cycle Assessment Review

Alex has a big test tomorrow but forgot to bring their textbook home.

What is the BEST problem-solving approach to ensure they can still study effectively?

• Stay up late worrying about the test and hope to remember the material

• Ask a friend for notes or use online resources to review the topics

• Skip studying and rely on memory from class discussions

• Complain about the mistake and assume there’s nothing that can be done

Answer explanation

The best approach is to ask a friend for notes or use online resources. This allows Alex to access the necessary material and study effectively, rather than worrying, relying on memory, or complaining.

Sam and Taylor are arguing about how to divide responsibilities for a group project. They both want to be in charge of the same task and are starting to get frustrated.

What is the BEST way to resolve the conflict?

• Let one person take over the task without discussing it further

• Avoid the conversation and hope the problem resolves itself

• Agree to disagree and continue with the project without any further discussion

• Both people should explain their reasons for wanting the task and find a compromise

Answer explanation

The best way to resolve the conflict is for both Sam and Taylor to explain their reasons for wanting the task. This open communication can lead to a compromise, ensuring both feel heard and valued in the project.

You are facing a conflict with a colleague at work.

Which of the following actions demonstrate effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills to resolve the issue?

(Select TWO correct answers.)

• Discuss the issue calmly with your colleague to understand their perspective.

• Avoid the colleague and hope the problem resolves itself over time.

• Seek advice from a trusted mentor or supervisor on how to handle the situation.

• Blame the colleague for the conflict and refuse to cooperate with them.

• Spread rumors about the colleague to make others aware of the issue.

Answer explanation

Discussing the issue calmly helps understand different perspectives, while seeking advice from a mentor provides guidance. Both actions promote effective problem-solving, unlike avoidance or blame.

How can you break a complex problem, such as planning a big event or completing a difficult project, into smaller, manageable steps?

• Ignore the details and focus only on the final outcome.

• Identify the overall goal, then break it down into smaller tasks, track progress, and prioritize task completion.

• Jump into the task without any planning to get started quickly.

• Delegate all tasks to others and avoid any involvement yourself.

Answer explanation

The correct choice emphasizes identifying the overall goal and breaking it into smaller tasks, which helps in tracking progress and prioritizing, making complex problems more manageable.

To successfully implement a community clean-up event, volunteers would need essential resources such as trash bags, gloves, and ______ to safely collect and dispose of waste.

• recycle bins

• bottles of water

• healthy snacks

• a parking lot

Answer explanation

Recycle bins are essential for safely collecting and disposing of waste during a community clean-up event, making them the correct choice. Trash bags and gloves help with collection, but bins are necessary for proper disposal.

A city launches a new public transportation program, but it only adds bus routes to wealthier neighborhoods, leaving lower-income areas with limited access.

How might this decision impact the community?

• It ensures equal transportation opportunities for all residents.

• It may create inequity by benefiting only certain groups.

• It solves the transportation problem for everyone in the city.

• It has no effect since people can find other ways to travel.

Answer explanation

The decision to add bus routes only in wealthier neighborhoods may create inequity, as it benefits only certain groups while leaving lower-income areas with limited access to transportation options.

A city installs a temporary water filtration system to provide clean drinking water after a flood, but it does not invest in long-term infrastructure improvements.

What is the most likely outcome of this decision?

• The water will remain clean permanently without any further action.

• The filtration system will become a permanent solution without additional costs.

• The temporary system will help for now, but water issues may return.

• The city will no longer need to worry about water quality in the future.

Answer explanation

The temporary filtration system may provide clean water initially, but without long-term infrastructure improvements, water quality issues are likely to resurface in the future.

A middle school notices that many students struggle to find quiet places to study after school.

Which is the BEST solution, along with a plan for implementation?

• Ask students to study at home and hope they find a quiet space on their own.

• Tell students to use empty classrooms but provide no schedule or oversight.

• Encourage students to form study groups without providing a meeting location.

• Create a designated study hall in the library and assign a teacher to supervise.

Answer explanation

Creating a designated study hall in the library with a supervising teacher ensures a quiet, structured environment for students to study, addressing their needs effectively.

Maria's school is experiencing overcrowded hallways between classes, causing delays and frustration among students.

Which of the following represents the correct first step in solving this problem?

• Identify that overcrowding in the hallways is causing delays and frustration.

• Create a schedule with staggered passing periods without considering other options.

• Analyze whether the new schedule improved hallway movement after implementation.

• List several possible solutions, such as one-way hallways or extended passing periods.

Answer explanation

The correct first step is to identify that overcrowding in the hallways is causing delays and frustration. This recognition is essential before exploring solutions or implementing changes.

Which of the following are reliable sources of information, each serving different communication purposes? (Select TWO correct answers.)

• A social media post with no cited sources or expert verification.

• A news website that follows journalistic standards and fact-checking.

• A personal blog that shares opinions without supporting evidence.

• A fictional novel that tells a story based on made-up events.

• A scientific journal article that publishes peer-reviewed research.

Answer explanation

A news website that adheres to journalistic standards and a scientific journal article with peer-reviewed research are reliable sources. They provide verified information, unlike social media posts or personal blogs that lack evidence.