Critical Thinking Week 14 6th Grade
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- Q1Which of the following is an example of critical thinking?Believing everything you read without questioning itAnalyzing different sources of information before forming an opinionIgnoring facts that don't align with your beliefsJumping to conclusions without evidence30s
- Q2Why is it important to ask questions when thinking critically?To avoid finding the truthTo limit your understandingTo prove that you know everything alreadyTo gather more information and consider different perspectives30s
- Q3What does it mean to evaluate evidence when using critical thinking?Relying solely on personal opinionsAccepting any information without questionIgnoring evidence that contradicts your beliefsAssessing the reliability and relevance of the information30s
- Q4When practicing critical thinking, why is it important to consider different perspectives?To stick to your own viewpoint without considering othersTo avoid hearing different opinionsTo gain a broader understanding of the issueTo make quick judgments without thinking30s
- Q5Why is it important to think critically when faced with a problem?To approach the problem with logic and reason to find effective solutionsTo rely on emotions and gut feelings to make decisionsTo blame others for the problem without examining it closelyTo ignore the problem and hope it goes away on its own30s
- Q6What is the purpose of asking 'why' when using critical thinking?To accept things at face value without questioning themTo impose personal opinions without justificationTo uncover underlying reasons and motives behind information or statementsTo avoid seeking deeper understanding30s
- Q7How does critical thinking help in decision-making?By evaluating evidence and considering different perspectivesBy making quick judgments based on personal beliefsBy ignoring facts and relying on emotionsBy blindly following others' opinions without question30s
- Q8What is an example of a bias that can hinder critical thinking?Open-mindedness - considering all viewpoints equallyConfirmation bias - seeking information that supports existing beliefsCuriosity - exploring new ideas and perspectivesSkepticism - questioning all sources of information30s
- Q9How can brainstorming help in the process of critical thinking?By immediately selecting the first idea that comes to mindBy avoiding collaboration with others during problem-solvingBy focusing solely on one predetermined solutionBy generating a variety of ideas and perspectives to consider30s
- Q10What does it mean to think critically?Accepting information without questioningIgnoring opposing viewpointsExamining information carefully before making a judgmentMaking decisions impulsively without evidence30s