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WorksheetsAOT5 Week 1 Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
During a class debate, Kamare stated a true fact about the solar system.
What does the word "true" mean in this context?
Not accurate and lacks supporting evidence
Accurate and supported by evidence
Statements about your opinion
A witness statement
During a class debate, Nathaniel made a statement that was not accurate and lacked supporting evidence. Which BEST describes the meaning of "false"?
Not accurate and lacks supporting evidence
Accurate and supported by evidence
Statements about your opinion
A witness statement
Mateo and Angeline are working on a science project. How can they determine if a statement is true or false? Select TWO correct answers.
By examining evidence
By flipping a coin
By cross-referencing sources
By making a thoughtful guess
By asking a friend
During a group project, how do different perspectives from Marc, Yosbel, and Amaya impact the determination of truth in a situation?
They provide clarity and make it easier to uncover the truth
They introduce bias, making it difficult to determine the truth
They have no influence on uncovering the truth
They simplify the process of determining the truth
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.
Part A “Jayla saw a pig flying in the sky.”
Is the statement above True or False?
(a)
Part B What evidence could support your choice for part A?
Jayla, who loves elephants, told you they can fly.
You evaluated several articles about elephants.
You saw a social media post with a flying elephant.
Your cousin drew a picture of a flying elephant.
Nathaniel and Elvin are trying to determine if a statement is true or false. Using 2-3 sentences, explain how you would teach them to determine if a statement is true or false.
Marc and Samara are working on a school project. What would they need to know to determine if a statement is true? Select TWO correct answers.
Analyze articles with conflicting information
Ask friends what their opinion is
Understand the role of biases
Consider heavily
Make assumptions about the statement
Use the choices below to complete the statement. Marc and Jocelyn are trying to solve a mystery. What effect does incomplete information have on determining the truth in a situation? The __________ of details and __________ facts makes it difficult to determine the truth.
Necessary
Extra
Lack
Surplus
Abundance
Kamare read on twitter that school is going to start at 9:30 AM next school year. Later, he saw on the news that school will begin at 8:15 AM. Why is it difficult for Kamare to determine the truth in this situation?
Because Kamare has conflicting information.
Because Kamare doesn’t want to go to school.
Because Kamare has missing information.
Because Kamare wants to go to school early.
Why is it sometimes difficult for students like Mateo and Angeline to determine the truth of a statement?
Because of lack of evidence
Due to personal biases
Because of complex language
All of the above
Match the following statements with their descriptions:
The body of real things, events, and facts
Reality
Not expected to be true or happen
Improbable
Likely to be true or happen
Probable
Not known or certain
Uncertain
Classify the statement below. “Marc will win a sprint against a cheetah.”
Certain
Probable
Unlikely
Impossible
Kamare and Angeline are discussing probabilities. What is the difference between a statement that is unlikely and a statement that is unknown? An unlikely statement is __________________________ while an unknown statement is ___________________.
definite outcome
not expected to be true
not known or certain
always true
always false
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B. Part A “It is summer, and Jocelyn said that it will be hot next week.” The statement above is a ________________ statement.
True
False
Probable
Unlikely
Unknown
Part B What reason did Mia choose to select her answer in Part A?
The statement is the body of real things, events, and facts
The statement is adjusted or made so as to deceive
The statement is likely to be true or happen
The statement has a low probability of occurring or being true
The statement is something that requires discovery, identification, or clarification
“Nathaniel, who I have not seen or talked to today, is wearing purple socks.” This statement is:
true/certain
probable
unknown
unlikely
false/impossible
Kamare and Alison are discussing the shape of the Earth. Which statement best describes a feature of objective truth?
It is true for everyone, whether you agree or not.
It is true for you, but not for everyone
Yosbel and Kirby are having a discussion. What does it mean to see things from someone else's perspective?
To only focus on your own opinion
To understand and consider how someone else sees or feels about something
To ignore other people's thoughts
Alison and Marc are discussing their favorite movies. Everyone's perspective is always the same: (a)
True
False
