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WorksheetsAOT MOY Daily Warm-Up 1 (Qs 1–5)
Total questions: 92
Worksheet time: 47mins
A website claims, “This bracelet cures all headaches instantly.” What is the BEST first step to check if this is true?
Ask a friend if they think it works
Look for scientific studies about the bracelet
Assume it works if it’s expensive
Believe it because the ad seems convincing
A student reads, “Drinking 10 cups of coffee a day is healthy for everyone.” What is the most reliable way to verify this claim?
Checking a meme that repeats the statement
Reading comments under a TikTok
Searching trusted medical websites and journals
Asking classmates if they like coffee
A news story says, “Every teen who plays sports gets better grades.” Which resource would BEST help determine if this is true?
A sports fan’s blog
Peer-reviewed research on teens, sports, and grades
A school spirit poster
A group chat with teammates
A company claims their sneakers make people “run twice as fast.” To test if this statement is true, what should you do?
Check independent product tests or studies
Believe the slogan because it’s catchy
Ask the company’s CEO
Decide based on how stylish the shoes look
Two articles describe the same celebrity: • One says they are a great role model. • One says they are a bad influence. Why might it be hard to know what is true?
Only positive opinions can be true
Both articles might show different perspectives
Only negative opinions can be true
Articles never include opinions
Two videos give opposite information about a new law. Which reason BEST explains why the truth may be difficult to figure out?
Each video may leave out important facts
People on video never lie
All laws are easy to understand
One video is shorter than the other
A student sees three posts about a health trend, all with different claims. What is one reason it’s difficult to know which claim is true?
Social media cannot show facts
Each post may mix facts with opinions
Short posts are always false
Long posts are always true
A vlog and a newspaper article describe the same protest but disagree on what happened. Why is the truth hard to determine?
Only video is reliable
Both sources may be influenced by bias or missing details
Protests never have clear facts
People always lie in newspapers
A poster says, “Everyone at this school loves the new lunch menu!” The poster cites a survey of 40 students out of 800. How true is this claim most likely?
Completely true
Mostly true because 40 is enough
Hard to accept as true because the sample is small
Automatically false
An ad says, “Our app is the #1 reading app for middle school students,” but gives no source. What is the BEST evaluation of this claim?
It is fully true because it’s in an ad
It might be true, but more evidence is needed
It is false because no app can be #1
It is true if your friends like it
A speaker claims, “Homework has NO benefits for students.” Which detail MOST weakens how true this claim seems?
A. A few students dislike homework
B. Many studies show practice can improve learning
C. The speaker talks loudly
D. The speech is only five minutes long
A social media post says, “Blue light glasses protect your eyes from ALL screen damage.” What conclusion BEST matches this claim?
Definitely true with no need for more research
Might be partly true, but needs scientific evidence
Automatically false because it mentions screens
True only for adults
A documentary about a holiday only interviews people from one culture. A viewer from another culture thinks the film is incomplete. What skill is the viewer using?
Memorizing facts
Ignoring opinions
Considering how different backgrounds shape what is shown
Refusing to watch documentaries
Two students read an article about a tradition practiced in another country. One finds it exciting; the other finds it confusing. What does this show?
People always agree on traditions
Only one person is correct
Cultural background can affect how people interpret information
Traditions are always confusing
A news story about immigration focuses only on government officials and not on immigrant families. Why might a student from an immigrant family question this?
They dislike government workers
Their own experiences offer a different perspective not represented
They never read the news
Immigrants cannot be interviewed
A book about music only discusses styles from one region of the world. How could a reader use critical thinking about perspectives?
Assume other music styles don’t exist
Recognize that the author’s cultural focus limits what is included
Refuse to read any more books
Decide all music is the same
Claim: “Exercising three times a week improves heart health.” Which piece of information is MOST relevant?
The color of people’s workout clothes
Research showing regular exercise lowers heart disease risk
The price of gym memberships
Opinions on favorite sports teams
Claim: “Eating breakfast helps students focus in class.” Which detail is irrelevant?
A. A study linking breakfast to improved attention
B. Students’ reports that they feel more alert after eating
C. The brand of cereal their teacher buys
D. Data comparing test scores of breakfast eaters vs. non-eaters
Claim: “Reading daily increases reading fluency.” Which statement is relevant to this claim?
Some students prefer movies to books
A study showing daily readers improve fluency over time
The price of e-readers
The size of the school library
A student argues, “Joining clubs helps students make friends.” Which evidence is MOST relevant?
A. School records showing club members report more friendships
B. The colors of club T-shirts
C. How long the school has existed
D. The number of classrooms in the school
Which source is MOST reliable for a research report on climate change?
A funny meme about weather
A peer-reviewed article from a scientific journal
A celebrity’s tweet
A student wants reliable information about voting rights. Which source is BEST?
A. A verified government website
B. A friend’s opinion
C. A fictional movie
D. An anonymous blog
A podcast shares opinions about a new medical treatment but gives no sources. Which statement best describes its reliability?
Completely reliable
Somewhat reliable because podcasts are long
Limited reliability because it lacks evidence and citations
More reliable than scientific journals
For a project on the water cycle, which source is MOST reliable?
An animated TV show with talking raindrops
A science textbook or NASA article
A cartoon posted by a classmate
A personal diary about rainy days
A student claims, “Longer lunch breaks reduce student stress.” Which evidence BEST supports this argument?
A survey showing lower stress ratings after longer lunches
A single student who likes long lunches
A poster saying “Lunch is Life!”
One teacher’s opinion about cafeteria noise
A city council member argues that a new park increases community exercise. Which data BEST supports the claim?
A graph showing park visits and exercise class sign-ups increased
A picture of the park playground
A quote from one person who hates the park
The cost of the park equipment
A student claims, “Students who attend tutoring often improve their grades.” Which evidence MOST strongly supports this?
A study showing students who attend tutoring have higher grades.
A survey of students who did not attend tutoring.
An opinion piece about tutoring.
A report on the cost of tutoring services.
A principal argues that a reading program is effective. Which data would BEST support the argument?
Pre- and post-program reading scores for all participants
Pictures of students reading
A list of book titles in the program
A single parent’s opinion
A company tests a new snack on 10 people and claims, “Everyone loves it!” Why is this evidence NOT sufficient?
10 people may not represent all customers
10 is the biggest number
Only adults can be in samples
Snacks cannot be tested
A school surveys 500 of its 550 students about bus safety and uses the results to make changes. Why is this evidence likely sufficient?
A. It includes a large portion of the student body
B. Only teachers should be surveyed
C. Small groups are always better
D. Data is unnecessary for safety decisions
A study of 15 students is used to claim, “All teens prefer online learning.” What is the BEST evaluation of this evidence?
Clearly sufficient for all teens
Not sufficient because the group is too small and limited
Sufficient because they are all teens
Sufficient if they are in the same class
A researcher claims that a new reading strategy works for all grade levels based on data from only 6th graders. Why is the evidence insufficient?
Only elementary students read
The results may not apply to other grade levels
6th graders cannot be studied
Remembering the steps of a dance routine uses which cognitive process MOST?
Memory
Perception
Problem-solving
Reasoning
Deciding which bus route is fastest using a map and schedule is an example of:
Perception
Reasoning
Guessing
Forgetting
Noticing a burning smell and realizing something is in the oven uses:
A. Perception and reasoning
B. Only memory
C. Only problem-solving
D. None of the cognitive processes
Planning how to finish a big project by the due date uses which process MOST?
Problem-solving
Daydreaming
Perception
Guessing
Which situation BEST shows divergent thinking?
Finding one correct answer to a math problem
Brainstorming many possible themes for a school dance
Copying notes from the board
Memorizing definitions
A team generates 20 different ideas for a fundraiser, then chooses the most realistic one. Which part involves convergent thinking?
Generating 20 ideas
Drawing posters
Choosing the single most realistic idea
Which example shows convergent thinking?
Listing as many uses for a cardboard box as possible
Inventing a brand-new game with no rules
Selecting the best solution to a problem from several options
Writing a story with three possible endings
A teacher asks students to think of all possible reasons why a plant might be dying. Which type of thinking does this require?
Convergent
Divergent
Literal
Memorized
“All squares have four equal sides. This shape has four equal sides, so it is a square.” What type of reasoning is used?
Inductive
Deductive
Emotional
Random
“Every time I study my vocabulary words, I pass the quiz. So, if I study this week, I’ll probably pass again.” What type of reasoning is this?
Inductive, from repeated observations to a general expectation
Deductive, from a rule to a specific result
Random guessing
Emotional reasoning
“All mammals breathe air. Dolphins are mammals, so dolphins breathe air.” This is an example of:
Deductive reasoning
Inductive reasoning
No reasoning
Biased thinking
A student notices that every time it rains, the sidewalks get slippery, and concludes, “When it rains, sidewalks are usually slippery.”
Inductive reasoning
Deductive reasoning
Analogical reasoning
Abductive reasoning
Which question is an example of metacognitive thinking?
What did my teacher say?
What strategy can I use to better understand this text?
What time is lunch?
How many pages are left?
A student pauses while studying and asks, “Am I on the right track, or do I need to try a different method?” This is an example of:
Guessing
Metacognitive self-monitoring
Only memorization
Daydreaming
Which question BEST helps you reflect after finishing an assignment?
A. “Did I rush through this, or did I check my work carefully?”
B. “What is everyone else doing?”
C. “What’s on TV later?”
D. “How many questions were there?”
A student says, “Next time I read a long article, I’ll stop after each section and summarize it.” What is this an example of?
Metacognitive planning
Avoiding reading
Pure memorization
Random thinking
A student who volunteers at an animal shelter reads an article about pet adoption and feels strongly about rescuing pets. This shows that:
Experience can shape how a person thinks about an issue
Articles have no effect on thinking
Only adults can form opinions
After working on a group project, a student changes their opinion about group work. What does this demonstrate?
Experiences can influence and change someone’s thinking
Opinions never change
Group work erases all bias
Projects do not affect perspective
A teen who lives near a river reads about water pollution and sees it as a personal issue. What does this show about perspective?
Only people near rivers care about pollution
Personal experiences can make some issues feel more important
Pollution is not a real problem
Location does not affect thinking
A student who has moved schools many times reads a story about changing schools and understands the character deeply. This connection shows that:
Experience has no impact on thinking
Past experiences can shape how we interpret stories
Only the author’s experiences matter
Readers must match the character’s age
A student researches school uniforms and reads opinions from students, parents, and teachers before writing a conclusion. What are they doing?
Ignoring evidence
Considering multiple perspectives to form an informed conclusion
Only trusting one viewpoint
Avoiding decision-making
How does considering multiple perspectives improve a decision about school policies?
It guarantees everyone will agree
It provides a more balanced view of the issue
It removes the need for evidence
It makes decisions random
A student preparing a speech about social media looks at views from teens, parents, and counselors. Why is this helpful?
Only adults’ views matter
It helps them spot bias and understand the issue from different angles
It eliminates all disagreement
It replaces research with opinions
When writing about homework, a student only uses quotes from students who hate it. What is missing from their process?
Enough emojis
Multiple perspectives from people with different views
Personal opinions
A strong title
A study shows that as hours spent studying increase, test scores also increase. What does this relationship show?
No correlation
A positive correlation between studying and test scores
A negative correlation between studying and test scores
Random chance only
A graph shows that as daily screen time goes up, hours of sleep go down. This suggests:
A positive correlation between screen time and sleep
A negative correlation between screen time and sleep
No pattern
Sleep causes more screen time
A researcher finds no clear pattern between shoe size and science grades. What is the BEST conclusion?
There is no correlation between shoe size and grades
Bigger feet cause better science grades
Smaller feet cause better science grades
Shoe size is the only factor in grades
A coach notices that on days when temperature rises, more people buy water at games. What does this suggest?
No relationship
A correlation between hotter days and water sales
A student designs a bridge model, measuring length, calculating weight limits, and writing an explanation of how it works. What disciplines are they combining?
Math, science, and writing
Art only
P.E. and music
History only
For a project on renewable energy, a student: • Calculates costs • Studies how solar panels work • Writes a persuasive letter to the principal How does this show use of multiple disciplines?
Only math is used
It combines math, science, and language arts
It relies only on art skills
It uses no academic skills
A student creates a school garden plan, using measurement, plant science, and a written proposal. What are they doing?
Ignoring academic skills
Using knowledge from different subjects to solve a problem
Only memorizing facts
Only drawing pictures
Which argument is MOST logical?
You should vote for me because I’m the coolest.
You should vote for me because I have a plan to improve school lunches, supported by survey data.
You should vote for me because I like music.
You should vote for me because everyone else will.
Which statement lacks clear reasoning?
Evidence from three studies shows that exercise improves mood.
I know this is true because I just feel it.
The data shows a pattern between sleep and focus.
Results from the survey support this conclusion.
A student argues, “We must cancel homework because nobody likes it.”
It uses data and evidence
It confuses popularity with logical reasoning
It has too many details
It includes multiple perspectives
A student says, “I think we should have slightly longer passing periods.” Another replies, “So you just want kids to wander the halls all day and never learn.” What fallacy is the second student using?
Red herring
Straw man
No fallacy
Correlation
A teacher suggests, “We should limit phone use during class.” A student responds, “You just want to ban phones forever and control our entire lives.” Why is this a straw man?
It changes the original suggestion into a more extreme version
It adds more evidence
It uses statistics correctly
It reflects multiple perspectives
A student says, “We should recycle more.” Another says, “So you think we should shut down all factories and live in tents?” This is a straw man because the second student:
Agrees completely
Ignores the original point and attacks an exaggerated version
Uses scientific evidence
Provides logical support
A student is asked, “Why were you late to class?” and answers, “Did you see the game last night? It was amazing!” What type of reasoning or fallacy is the student using?
Red herring
Straw man
Ad hominem
Appeal to emotion
In a debate about school lunch quality, one speaker says, “We shouldn’t talk about food when our school colors need updating.” What is this an example of?
Staying on topic
Red herring, changing the subject
Straw man
Logical reasoning
When asked if a new policy is fair, a student replies, “Well, the real issue is that lockers are too small.” Why is this a red herring?
It uses strong evidence
It distracts from the original question by bringing up an unrelated issue
It strengthens the argument
It shows multiple perspectives
A school starts a reading program, and afterward, average reading scores rise. Which statement BEST shows careful thinking about cause and effect?
The reading program might be one cause of higher scores, but other factors could also play a role
The scores rose for no reason
Any change must be a coincidence
Reading scores cause new programs
A student notices: “Whenever I drink a large soda before bed, I have trouble sleeping.” What is the MOST reasonable conclusion?
Soda causes every problem in life
There may be a cause-and-effect relationship between drinking soda late and poor sleep
Sleep causes soda
There is no relationship at all
After starting a morning exercise routine, a student feels more energetic in class. Which statement BEST explains this observation?
Exercise might be causing increased energy in class
Energy causes exercise
Which of the following best describes a logical argument?
A statement that uses emotion to persuade
A claim supported by evidence and reasoning
A sentence that sounds convincing but lacks facts
A question followed by a personal opinion
A logical argument uses clear __________ to support an idea, while a statement that lacks
reasoning is based only on opinions or feelings.
conclusion
reasoning
example
During a group project, Maria says, “We should choose to make a poster because it looks fun and colorful.” Ethan replies, “We should choose a poster because it clearly shows our research and helps the class understand our topic better.”
Which statement shows a logical argument instead of one that lacks clear reasoning?
Mia’s statement shows a logical argument because it explains why the poster will
be fun and colorful.
Ethan’s statement shows a logical argument because it helps others understand
the topic.
Mia’s statement shows a logical argument because it reflects her personal
preference for fun activities.
Ethan’s statement shows a logical argument because he thinks everyone will enjoy
making the poster.
During a health class discussion, students are sharing ideas about how to make better food choices during lunch. Each student gives a different suggestion to help the group think about healthy habits.
Which TWO of the following statements show logical reasons for choosing healthier foods?
Choosing a sandwich with protein to stay full longer
Eating chips because they’re the most popular snack among students
Skipping vegetables because they probably won’t taste good
Choosing fruit instead of candy because it tastes much better
Picking water instead of soda to stay hydrated during the day
The structure of a logical argument includes a claim that’s supported with ________________
and _________________.
opinions, reasoning
evidence, reasoning
questions, evidence
Which of the following best shows the relationship between evidence and reasoning in a
logical argument?
(Choose TWO correct answers.)
Social media can be harmful because research shows it is linked to higher stress
and poor sleep.
Social media is really bad because some of my friends think it is annoying and a
waste of time.
Social media is good because everyone uses it to talk to their friends.
Social media is fun, so schools should ban it since students love it so much.
Social media can be helpful because studies show it improves communication and maintains social connections.
Which statement best represents a logical argument?
People should drink more water because it tastes good and is my favorite drink.
People should drink more water because many people say it is a good idea.
People should drink more water because it keeps the body healthy and working properly.
People should drink more water because cups are easy to use and always available.
Which statement provides evidence to support the argument that people should drink more water because it keeps the body healthy and working properly?
Studies show that staying hydrated helps people maintain energy and focus throughout the day.
Many people bring reusable water bottles to school and work every day because they like to drink water.
Water is easy to find in most places and can be carried in bottles or cups.
Some people prefer to drink juice or soda instead of plain water because they prefer
the taste.
Which of the following best describes a straw man fallacy?.
A reply that repeats the original argument
A response that exaggerates someone’s position
A statement that uses facts to support a claim
A question that asks for more details
Which of the following is an example of the straw man fallacy?
“You want uniforms, so let’s talk about the pros and cons.”
“You believe uniforms help reduce unnecessary distractions in the classroom.”
“You believe uniforms help reduce distractions.”
“You want students to wear uniforms, so you must hate creativity.”
Claim: Daily journaling improves student writing.
During a class discussion, one student responds: “So you think journaling is the only way to become a good writer? That means we should stop teaching grammar and spelling too!”
Which two examples show how a straw man fallacy distorts an argument?
(Choose TWO correct answers.)
It repeats the original idea clearly and respectfully
It uses facts and examples to support the original point clearly
It adds emotional language to distract from the real issue
It repeats the original idea in a way that respects the speaker’s position
It replaces the original idea with an extreme version
A red herring fallacy is used to distract people by introducing an __________ topic.
unpopular
interesting
unrelated
Which of the following statements represent an example of a red herring fallacy?
You say we should regulate social media companies to stop spreading false information, but why are you focusing on that when the problem of excessive cell phone use is destroying our teenagers' mindsets?
My neighbor claims that we should build a new park, but he's just an inactive person who never mows his lawn.
If we allow this new movie theater to open, soon the whole area will give kids an excuse to hang out all day.
Watching movies on a small cell phone screen is fundamentally the same as looking at paintings in a museum.
Which of the following statements are examples of a red herring fallacy during a class discussion about homework?
(Choose TWO correct answers.)
“Only students that don’t care complain about having too much homework.”
“The real issue at school is how much money we spend on sports programs.”
“Homework should be banned because it causes stress and limits family time.”
“Students need more homework because it helps them learn responsibility.”
“Everyone knows cafeteria food needs to be fixed before we talk about homework.”
Which of the following best defines a cause in a cause-and-effect relationship?
The result or outcome that happens after an event.
The series of events that occur after a situation.
The final consequence of an action or decision.
The reason something happens or brings about a result.
Which of the following could be effects of a city experiencing a major flood?
(Select TWO correct answers.)
Increased tourism
Damage to infrastructure
Improved air quality
Displacement of residents
Rise in local stock prices
A student forgets to charge their tablet overnight. What is the most likely effect of this decision?
The tablet screen becomes brighter
The tablet does not turn on
The tablet downloads new apps
The tablet connects to Wi-Fi faster
