Facts or Not

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a structured exercise that guides students through the process of critical analysis of an idea. Students start by writing down an idea and then are prompted to identify any hidden assumptions within it. They are also asked to differentiate any facts that may be entangled with these assumptions. The worksheet then challenges students to understand the basis of their assumptions, consider alternative assumptions that might contradict their own, and subsequently revise the original idea based on this introspection.

The worksheet aims to teach students how to dissect and scrutinize their thoughts by separating fact from assumption, a fundamental skill in critical thinking. It encourages self-reflection on why certain assumptions are made and how they influence one’s thought processes. By exploring counter-assumptions, students learn how to strengthen their arguments or reconsider their positions. Finally, by asking questions to challenge the revised idea, students practice the continuous process of inquiry and refinement that is crucial to scholarly thinking and reasoned debate.