Critical Thinking and Reasoning Worksheet

"Students will only succeed in group projects if they communicate well and meet deadlines." Ari: If my group meets deadlines but doesn’t communicate, we’ll still succeed. Ellie: If we communicate and meet all deadlines, we’ll succeed. Who is correct?

• A. Ari only

• B. Ellie only

• C. Both

• D. Neither

Who is correct?

• Jake only

• Sophie only

• Both

• Neither

"Walking or cycling to school helps students stay healthier."

• Students who walk or cycle are often more alert in class

• Some students prefer taking the bus

• Weather can affect walking or cycling

• Parents are concerned about road safety

• Liam only

• Maya only

• Both

• Neither

To be eligible for the science competition, students must complete the qualifying test and have a teacher’s recommendation. Tom: I did the test but didn’t get a recommendation, so I’m not eligible. Amelia: I didn’t do the test, but I got a recommendation — I’m still eligible. Who is correct?

• Tom only

• Amelia only

• Both

• Neither

"Using tablets in class improves student focus."

• Tablets can be used to access many learning resources

• Some students report being distracted by games and notifications

• Many teachers support the use of tablets

• Students like using technology in class

• Isla only

• Benji only

• Both

• Neither

A student will only be allowed to attend the reward excursion if they have no detentions and attend school every day. Nathan: I had no detentions but missed one day, so I can’t go. Riley: I had a detention but came every day, so I can still go. Who is correct?

• Nathan only

• Riley only

• Both

• Neither

"Reading for pleasure improves vocabulary in children." Which of the following, if true, most strengthens this claim?

• Children who read for fun tend to score higher in spelling tests

• Many children enjoy watching movies more than reading

• Schools encourage students to read with their parents

• Vocabulary is also taught during writing lessons

Museum notice: "Flash photography is not allowed. Only photos without flash may be taken." Leo: I used my camera without flash, so I followed the rule. Eva: I used flash only once, so it’s allowed. Who is correct?

• A. Leo only

• B. Eva only

• C. Both

• D. Neither