6th Grade Art of Thinking Mid-Cycle Review

Jordan sees a post online that says, “Eating an apple every morning will prevent you from ever getting sick.” What is the BEST way for Jordan to determine whether the statement is true or false?

• Believe it because apples are healthy
• Ask a friend if they think it is true
• Check reliable sources and look for evidence that supports the claim
• Share the post and see how many people agree

Two students watch the same basketball game. One says the referee made a fair call, while the other says the call was unfair. Why might it be difficult to determine exactly what happened?

• The students may have different perspectives of the same event
• Basketball games always have disagreements
• One student must be lying
• The referee did not explain every call

During class, Ava sees Marcus put his head down on his desk. She thinks, “Marcus doesn’t care about his work.” Later, Ava learns Marcus has a headache and asked the teacher for permission to rest. What does this situation show about reality and what someone believes is true?

• Ava knew the complete situation when she first saw Marcus
• Marcus should have explained himself to Ava
• What Ava believed was true was different from the actual situation
• Reality changes depending on what Ava thinks

Which statement is an opinion?

• The school library closes at 4:30 p.m.
• The school library has more than 2,000 books.
• The school library is the best place to spend free time.
• Students may check out two books at a time.

Carlos used to think museums were boring. After visiting a museum with interactive exhibits where he could perform experiments and touch models, he decided museums could actually be fun. What caused Carlos’s perspective to change?

• Someone told him that his original opinion was wrong.
• His new experience gave him information that changed how he viewed museums.
• He forgot that he once disliked museums.
• All museums changed after his visit.

Mia reads two articles about a new community park. One article focuses on how the park will give children a safe place to play. The other focuses on neighbors who are worried about increased traffic. Why might it be difficult for Mia to determine the complete truth about the park?

• The articles present different perspectives about the same situation.
• One of the articles must contain only false information.
• Community parks cannot be discussed objectively.
• Mia should only believe the article she read first.

Which statement is a conjecture?

• “I heard the principal is moving to another school next year.”
• “People are saying our field trip has been canceled.”
• “The new student is probably quiet because she doesn’t know anyone yet.”
• “Someone told me the cafeteria will stop serving pizza.”

Which action shows that a student has correctly determined that a claim is false?

• The student disagrees with the claim because they do not like it.
• The student checks reliable evidence and finds that the claim is incorrect.
• The student asks several friends whether they believe the claim.
• The student notices that very few people shared the claim online.

What is the BEST explanation of the difference between a rumor and a conjecture?

• A rumor is always false, while a conjecture is always true.
• A rumor is uncertain information being passed from person to person, while a conjecture is a conclusion formed from incomplete information.
• A rumor is an opinion, while a conjecture is a proven fact.
• A rumor must be spoken, while a conjecture must be written.

Which statement is a fact?

• The school talent show is the most exciting event of the year.
• Everyone should attend the school talent show.
• The school talent show begins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
• The singers are more entertaining than the dancers.