WorksheetsArt of Thinking - Grade 6 Assessment Standards
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 51mins
Abdul is trying to figure out what really happened during a disagreement between his friends. It is difficult for him to determine the truth of the situation because:
there may be limited or conflicting evidence
the answer is always obvious
everyone always agrees on the facts
truth is never questioned
Fart-head and Michael are discussing a magic trick. Fart-head sees the magician pull a rabbit out of an empty hat and believes it really happened, while Michael knows it was just an illusion. In this situation, how can the concept of 'reality' differ from what is 'true'?
Reality is what is perceived or experienced, while truth is what is actually the case.
Reality and truth are always the same.
Reality is always objective, while truth is always subjective.
Reality is based on facts, while truth is based on opinions.
Noah is reviewing several news headlines and needs to assess their reliability. He decides to categorize each statement as true, false, probable, unlikely, or unknown based on the degree of uncertainty in the information presented. What is the best approach Noah should take?
Categorize statements as true, false, probable, unlikely, or unknown based on their degree of uncertainty.
Assign numerical values to all statements regardless of context.
Assume all statements are either true or false with no uncertainty.
Ignore uncertainty when categorizing statements.
Tristan is reading an article about a new law. She wants to determine if the article is presenting the information fairly or if it includes the writer's personal opinions. What skill is Emma using?
Identifying whether information is presented fairly or with personal opinions.
Ignoring all evidence in an argument.
Accepting all statements as facts without question.
Assuming every writer is unbiased.
Judah is reading an online article and wants to determine if certain statements are rumors or just someone's opinion. What is the process of identifying such rumors or conjectures in speech or text called?
Fact-checking
Summarizing
Translating
Paraphrasing
Perspective can influence how someone views a situation.
True
False
Only with time
Never happens
Jones is preparing a report to convince his classmates about the benefits of recycling. Which of the following lists types of evidence in order from strongest to weakest in supporting his statement or claim?
Empirical evidence, expert testimony, anecdotal evidence, opinion
Opinion, anecdotal evidence, expert testimony, empirical evidence
Anecdotal evidence, empirical evidence, opinion, expert testimony
Expert testimony, opinion, empirical evidence, anecdotal evidence
Sonic is writing an essay and wants to make his argument strong. He knows that relevance is important in supporting a statement or claim because it helps distinguish between information that directly supports the claim and information that does not. Which of the following best describes the difference between relevant and irrelevant information?
Relevant information directly supports the claim, while irrelevant information does not relate to the claim.
Relevant information is always factual, while irrelevant information is always false.
Relevant information is more detailed, while irrelevant information is brief.
Relevant information is recent, while irrelevant information is outdated.
Bluey is researching the history of her town. She finds a diary written by someone who lived there during the time she is studying. This diary is an example of:
Primary source
Secondary source
Tertiary source
Editorial source
Peppa Pig is writing a report and wants to make sure the information is accurate. Which of the following best demonstrates how research increases the accuracy of information?
Evaluating data and confirming sources
Making guesses without proof
Disregarding reliable data
Sharing unverified stories
Bigfoot is researching for her school project and comes across information from books, websites, and newspapers. She wants to know the degree to which these sources from different mediums are reliable. What is this known as?
source reliability
source popularity
source accessibility
source entertainment value
Which of the following is an effective way to use data in an argument?
Using evidence to support your points.
Ignoring the data available.
Making claims without any proof.
Relying on personal beliefs only.
Why should we be cautious when using data to make decisions?
Because data can be incomplete, biased, misleading, or subject to errors
Because data always provides the full truth
Because data never needs to be checked
Because data is always perfect
Dora the Explorer is reading an article and wants to determine if the author's claims are valid. She carefully evaluates the evidence presented in the text. This process is used to support which of the following?
An argument
A summary
A prediction
A description
Stinky is writing a persuasive essay for her school project. She knows that evaluating evidence in the articles she reads is important to support which of the following?
An argument
A summary
A prediction
A description
A student reads two reviews of a popular restaurant. One calls it delicious and welcoming, while the other says it’s overpriced and disappointing. Why might it be difficult to know what information about the restaurant is true?
The restaurant reviews are meant to be entertaining, not honest.
Each review reflects a different person’s perspective.
People who visit restaurants usually give the same opinion.
Only the positive review is likely to be correct.
Madison sees a commercial that claims a new cereal is the healthiest breakfast option. Which type of evidence would make this claim more believable?
A child telling someone a story about how healthy they feel when eating the cereal
A social media post showing the cereal in a fun recipe
A study measuring the effects of stress when eating the cereal over several weeks
Lily believes that listening to music while studying will make it harder for her to focus, but research shows that music can actually help some students concentrate. Which of the following best shows how someone’s perception of the truth can be different from reality?
Lily believes music hurts focus, but research shows it can help some students concentrate.
A weather app predicts rain in the afternoon, and it rains just as expected.
A science teacher explains how sunlight helps plants grow during photosynthesis.
A teacher gives clear project directions, and every group follows them the same way.
Which of the following statements is irrelevant to a report about the benefits of healthy eating?
A study linking vegetables to improved heart health
A chart comparing sugar levels in common snacks
A recipe for making fruit smoothies
Nazdana believes that it will rain tomorrow because she has a feeling about it. Which statement is an example of a conjecture?
A. A scientist shows data from an experiment.
B. Isla believes that it will rain tomorrow based on a feeling.
C. A report lists rainfall totals from the previous week.
D. Isla hears the field trip is canceled but no official news.
Which of the following statements is best described as probable in a real-world situation?
The school year will end in the month of July.
Some students will read a book this month.
Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States of America
Dogs can breathe underwater like fish.
Scarlett is researching a championship basketball game for her school project. Which of the following would be a primary source for her research?
A textbook summary of famous basketball championships.
A newspaper article written the day after the game by a reporter.
A player’s journal entry describing their experience during the game.
A sports documentary about championship games.
Grace is preparing for a school debate and wants to make her argument as convincing as possible. How can data reliably support her argument?
By providing evidence to back up her claims
By making her argument longer
By using emotional language
By ignoring opposing viewpoints
Dashaun is preparing a report for his science class. Which of the following best describes how Dashaun can ensure his data is reliable?
By including as many numbers as possible even if they are unrelated
By only using data that agrees with your opinion
By being collected from trusted sources and including statistical data
Marcus reads a news report about a local playground improvement project: “According to city records, the park received $50,000 for upgrades. Construction began in May and is expected to finish in September. Neighbors said they’re excited about the improvements.” Which statement best describes this writing?
It is objective because it presents facts without opinion.
It is biased because it only mentions the money spent.
It is biased because it supports the city government.
Aiden is writing a report on whether video games can improve problem-solving skills. He includes research from a university study, data from a psychology journal, and a quote from a video game designer. How does this research help support Aiden's claim that video games improve problem-solving skills?
It provides credible evidence from multiple sources to support the claim.
It only shows opinions without any factual basis.
It proves that all video games are educational.
It suggests that video games are harmful to problem-solving skills.
Jaylene is writing a report for her science class. Which statement best explains how research supports her claim?
It makes the claim harder to understand.
It replaces the need for Scarlett's own thinking.
It shows different types of evidence from reliable sources.
It shows Scarlett only used opinions.
Jordan is researching how breakfast affects students' performance in school. He finds a report from 1990 that included only 8 students from a single grade.
The report included too many students to be reliable.
The report is outdated and has a very small sample size.
The report only looked at teachers, not students.
The report proves that all students should skip breakfast.
After visiting a new country, Tiana changes her view about its culture. Which example shows how perspective can be shaped by experience?
A student forms an opinion about riding bikes before learning how to ride a bike.
A person changes their view after visiting a new country
A student hears a friend’s opinion about cookie dough ice cream
Which evidence is weakest for a health claim?
A personal blog without trustworthy sources
An article about health with references from nutritionists
Zachary is part of a committee deciding what food should be served in her school's cafeteria. He argues that the cafeteria should serve healthier food. He includes this evidence: “A 2020 report from the National Health Institute found that schools with healthier lunch options saw a 25% decrease in student sick days.” What type of evidence is this, and how strong is it?
A. Anecdotal evidence; weak because it’s based on one person’s story
B. Empirical evidence; weak because it includes no firsthand observations
C. Opinion-based evidence; strong because it expresses a viewpoint
D. Statistical evidence; strong because it includes a clear percentage from a credible source
Out of the following two arguments, which one presents a more credible argument?
A 75-year study by Harvard found that relationships have a powerful influence on your health and longevity.
After taking six days to contemplate my life, it is clear that relationships have a powerful influence on health.
A blog post
Credibility is ...
Having reliable and trustoworthy characteristics
A logically incorrect argument that is not supported by data
Anything outside the main body of the text that helps convey meaning
The reason the author writes about a topic
Onions are yucky!
opinion
fact
warrant
doesn't everyone?
This is a statement that can be proven (is it valid) or disproven
fact
effect
cause
opinion
fact-checking evidence in order to assess credibility
refute
persuasive techniques
verify
argument
