Art of Thinking - Grade 6 Assessment Standards

It is sometimes difficult to determine the truth of a statement or situation because:

• there may be limited or conflicting evidence

• all statements are always true

• truth is always obvious

• everyone always agrees on the facts

The concept of 'reality' can differ from what is 'true' in which of the following ways?

• Reality is what is perceived or experienced, while truth is what is actually the case.

• Reality and truth are always the same.

• Truth is based on perception, while reality is based on facts.

• Reality is an opinion, while truth is a belief.

In a situation, 'reality' and 'truth' might be different when:

• someone believes something that is not actually happening

• everyone agrees on what is happening

• reality and truth always match

• truth is always based on facts

Assess the following statement and categorize it as true, false, probable, unlikely, or unknown: 'It will rain tomorrow.'

• True

• Probable

• False

• Unknown

Read the following statement and identify if it is biased or objective: 'Cats are the best pets because they are cleaner than dogs.'

• Biased

• Objective

• Neutral

• Factual

Identify if the following is a rumor or a conjecture: 'I heard that the school will have a new principal next year.'

• It is a rumor.

• It is a fact.

• It is a proven theory.

• It is a confirmed announcement.

The statement 'Based on the recent changes, I think the school might get a new principal next year.' is an example of:

• A rumor

• A conjecture

• A fact

• A report

Perspective can change with experience or knowledge. Which of the following is an example of this?

• A person who learns more about a culture may develop a greater appreciation for it.

• A person always sees things the same way, no matter what they learn.

• Experience and knowledge have no effect on perspective.

• Perspective is fixed and cannot be changed.

A diary written by a soldier during a war is an example of which type of source?

• Primary source

• Secondary source

• Tertiary source

• Fictional source

A textbook describing events of World War II is an example of which type of source?

• Primary source

• Secondary source

• Oral history

• Artifact