WorksheetsTP9.2 S-Agreement/Disagr., Purpose, Suggestion (Case Study)
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
During a group discussion, Andi says, “Let’s choose football as our project topic since it’s popular.”
Rina replies, “I see your point, but I think environmental issues are more urgent.”
What skill is Rina demonstrating?
Blind agreement
Reasoned disagreement
Avoiding discussion
Making excuses
Two students argue whether they should join a debate contest. One says, “We can practice public speaking.” The other says, “But it may take too much time and affect our exams.” Which is the BEST way to conclude?
Stop the conversation
Evaluate both reasons and find balance
Choose the louder opinion
Avoid making a decision
A class meeting is deciding between a study tour to the museum or the beach.
Sita: “I prefer the museum because we will learn more.”
Riko: “No, the beach is more relaxing.”
If you were the leader, how would you respond?
Force your own choice
Summarize both views and ask for a vote
Ignore the disagreement
Let the louder students win
Father: “Let’s buy a new TV this month.”
Mother: “I disagree. We should save money for the children’s education.”
What makes Mother’s disagreement effective?
She shouted to be heard
She gave a reason
She ignored the father’s idea
She changed the topic
A group is planning a talent show. One student disagrees with the chosen MC because “he’s not confident enough.” What is the BEST constructive action?
Cancel the MC without explanation
Offer training or co-hosting as compromise
Replace him secretly
Avoid the problem
Teacher: “Do you all agree that smartphones can help learning?”
Students: Some say yes, some no.
What is the **higher-order task** for students here?
Simply saying “yes” or “no”
Comparing benefits and risks before deciding
Avoiding debate
Memorizing definitions
Lisa says she is anxious before her piano recital.
Her friend replies: “Why don’t you practice in front of us first?”
Why is this suggestion valuable?
It avoids the problem
It gives practical support
It criticizes Lisa’s talent
It makes her more nervous
Your team failed a science project. A friend suggests, “Next time, let’s divide roles more clearly.” What makes this suggestion HOTS-based? (HOTS=higher order thinking skills)
It repeats the problem
It identifies a cause and provides a solution
It ignores teamwork
It avoids responsibility
In a class meeting, some students are shy to give suggestions. As the leader, what should you do?
Force them to speak
Encourage by asking open questions
Ignore their silence
Speak for them
Two teens discuss where to practice their dance routine.
Ari: “The school hall is big, but it’s noisy.”
Tio: “Then let’s try the library room after school.”
What kind of suggestion is this?
Random
Alternative with reasoning
Disagreement
Purpose
When your friend suggests skipping school to watch a concert, what is the **best critical response**?
Agree immediately
Say no and explain the risk
Pretend to agree
Avoid answering
Mother: “How about limiting screen time to two hours a day?”
Daughter: “Yes, but can we extend it on weekends?”
This response shows…
Blind agreement
Critical acceptance with condition
Complete rejection
Avoiding rules
During a debate, one student says: “Homework should be reduced because it causes stress.” Why is this a reasoning statement?
It only repeats an opinion
It gives cause to support a claim
It changes the topic
It avoids evidence
A teen refuses to join a band: “I can’t because my parents need me at home after school.” This reasoning is based on…
Personal responsibility
Random excuse
Avoidance
Peer pressure
Teacher: *“Why should we recycle?”* Student: *“Because it reduces waste and saves energy.”* What makes this reasoning strong?
It uses clear, factual benefits
It avoids logic
It is emotional only
It has no link to the question
Two friends argue: A: *“Smartphones distract students.”* B: *“But they also help us access e-books.”* What does this show about reasoning?
It has only negative sides
It involves weighing pros and cons
It ignores context
It repeats opinions
Your brother refuses to join a football club. Which reasoning shows higher thinking?
I don’t like it.
I prefer art class because it develops creativity for my career.
Because I said so.
Just because.
If a student explains: *“I need to learn English because it will help me apply for scholarships,”* this is…
Weak reasoning
Purposeful reasoning
Random excuse
Avoiding responsibility
Mother: *“Why are you saving your pocket money?”* Daughter: *“To buy art supplies for my painting competition.”* This purpose shows…
Selfish intention
Goal-oriented behavior
Excuse-making
Disagreement
Roni joins a community service program *“to gain experience in leadership.”* What does this purpose imply?
He only wants fun
He is thinking about long-term skills
He avoids responsibility
He dislikes teamwork
A student says: *“I’m taking extra English lessons in order to study abroad.”* What is the main function of “in order to”?
Showing agreement
Expressing purpose
Giving reason
Making suggestion
When a teen says, *“I practice piano every day to join the national competition,”* the expression highlights…
Purpose
Reasoning
Suggestion
Agreement
A boy explains: *“I’m joining the scout group so that I can improve my discipline.”* Why is this purpose strong?
It links action with personal growth
It avoids the topic
It is unclear
It shows disagreement
If a girl studies hard *“to make her parents proud,”* what can we infer?
She studies only by force
She has a clear personal purpose
She dislikes her parents
She has no goal
Two classmates disagree about joining a speech contest. One wants to improve English skills, the other fears embarrassment. What is the BEST higher-order action?
Ignore the contest
Evaluate pros/cons and make joint decision
Follow the teacher’s choice only
Let fear dominate
Your friend suggests skipping practice. Which response shows higher-order thinking?
Agree without thinking
Refuse and explain it harms team performance
Change the topic
Pretend to be sick
In a debate, a student says: *“School uniforms should be banned.”* What HOTS response should the opponent give?
*“I disagree because uniforms build equality.”*
*“That’s wrong!”*
*“I hate uniforms too.”*
*“Whatever.”*
When discussing family chores, one sibling suggests dividing tasks. What is the higher-order agreement?
Agree but never do it
Agree and add constructive details
Stay silent
Refuse without reason
A student says: *“I practice basketball to win scholarships.”* Which HOTS-level analysis is correct?
His purpose is linked to future benefit
He just likes sports
He wastes time
He has no goal
Two friends argue about joining the talent show. Friend A: *“It’s a waste of time.”* Friend B: *“No, it helps us build confidence and teamwork.”* What higher-order conclusion should they reach?
Stop talking
Consider benefits beyond time and make decision
Choose the easier way
Avoid the show
