ISASP Critical Thinking and Data Interpretation 3

Question 1

When comparing two sets of data on ISASP math or science tasks, what does 'mean' (average) represent?

Accepted Answer

The sum of all values divided by the number of values in the data set

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The middle value when data is ordered from least to greatest

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The value that appears most often in the data set

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The difference between the highest and lowest values

Question 2

What is a 'claim' in argumentative writing as assessed by ISASP?

Accepted Answer

A clear, arguable statement that the writer will support with evidence throughout the essay

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A fact that everyone already agrees with

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A question posed to the reader

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A personal story about the topic

Question 3

What does it mean to 'synthesize' information from multiple sources on ISASP?

Accepted Answer

Combine ideas from different texts into a unified, coherent understanding or argument

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Copy sentences from each source into one document

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Summarize only the first source you read

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Use only one source to answer all questions

Question 4

In a data set of test scores: 70, 75, 80, 80, 95 — what is the mode?

Accepted Answer

80

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75

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95

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70

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'counterargument' in an ISASP persuasive essay?

Accepted Answer

To address and refute an opposing viewpoint, strengthening your own argument

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To change your position to match the opposing side

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To avoid taking a clear stance on the issue

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To provide background history with no argument

Question 6

What does 'drawing a conclusion' from evidence require on ISASP tasks?

Accepted Answer

Using provided facts and logical reasoning to arrive at a judgment not explicitly stated in the text

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Restating the question in different words

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Summarizing all sentences in the passage equally

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Choosing the answer that matches your prior opinion