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WorksheetsArt of Thinking - Grade 6 Assessment Standards
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 42mins
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
Which of the following is a primary source? Select TWO correct answers.
A newspaper article written after interviewing people at an event
A journal entry from a scientist doing an experiment
A podcast explaining what happened in history
A video taken during a school assembly
A social studies textbook about ancient Egypt
Which of the following best shows how someone’s perception of the truth can be different from reality?
A. A person sees dark clouds and thinks it will rain, but the weather stays clear.
B. A person sees lightning in the sky and hears thunder a few seconds later.
C. A student hears a rumor that class is canceled, but the class still takes place.
D. A forecast says it will be sunny today, and the sun shines all day.
E. A teacher gives a science lesson about how the water cycle works.
A person studies every night for a week before a Math test. Based on this, they believe they will do well. How should this statement be categorized?
False
Unlikely
Probable
Unknown
Which of the following is an example of a conjecture?
The school library closes at 4:00 PM every weekday.
I think the new student is good at basketball because he’s tall.
A student thinks they failed a test because it felt hard, but they later find out they got an A. What does this situation represent?
The student’s opinion of the test was that it was too easy for students to fail.
The student’s perception of the test was different from reality.
The student’s perception of the test represents a fact that can't be questioned.
The student’s perception of the test is the same as reality.
A student reads two articles about a famous athlete. One article praises the athlete’s charity work, while the other criticizes them for breaking rules. Why might it be difficult to know what information about the athlete is true?
Only articles that include positive information is more likely to be true.
Only articles that are negative provide factual information.
Both articles may reflect different perspectives and include biases or incomplete information.
Articles always give full details and tell the whole story accurately.
Which of the following is an example of how perspective can change with experience?
A student forgets to turn in an assignment for class.
A person watches the same movie more than once.
A child who feared dogs gets a puppy and enjoys having it.
A teacher gives a quiz after introducing a new lesson.
Which of the following statements is objective?
Is the following statement objective or biased? 'Some students enjoy playing sports while others prefer different activities.'
Objective
Biased
Is the following statement objective or biased? 'Action movies are the only type of movies worth watching.'
Objective
Biased
Which option is the correct process for Critical Thinking?
Designing, Prototyping, and Testing
Analyzing, Experimenting, and Observing
Gathering Information, Analyzing, and Finding a Solution/Conclusion
Gathering Information, Analyzing, and Evaluate
Read the following statement and determine if it is a fact, opinion, or conjecture: 'Many people believe that eating breakfast improves concentration.'
Rumor
Conjecture
Opinion
Fact
Which of the following best explains why two people might have different perspectives about the same event?
Facts never change.
Everyone always agrees on what happened.
They interpret information based on their own experiences and beliefs.
They have access to the same information.
Is the following statement objective or biased? 'History classes are boring and should be replaced with more interesting subjects.'
Biased
Objective
