OGT Review

Maxing Your Score Adam Motter APS SS Learning Specialist K-12

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Agenda

   Looking at Wording in MC items… Looking at Skills and Methods Looking at Review  If we do not finish, ask your teachers about the skills and methods examples this week.

#1 Rule…

  You have to read VERY carefully….

Remember…many questions are long!

 The stem could be long   The distracters could be long Written response items can also be very long, with lots of information.

32. As a result of the Versailles Treaty, Germany lost its overseas colonies in Africa. How did the loss of these colonies contribute to the outbreak of World War II?

A. Without Germany as a competitor for colonies, Britain and France put little effort into rebuilding their navies.

B. The Nazis exploited German resentment of their colonial losses by engaging in territorial expansion in Europe.

C. Rivalries between Britain and France for territory in Africa prevented these countries from taking action to stop aggression in Europe. D. The United States ignored Germany’s military build-up because Germany was not likely to become powerful without raw materials from its former African colonies .

32. As a result of the Versailles Treaty, Germany lost its overseas colonies in Africa. How did the loss of these colonies contribute to the outbreak of World War II?

A. Without Germany as a competitor for colonies, Britain and France put little effort into rebuilding their navies.

B. The Nazis exploited German resentment of their colonial losses by engaging in territorial expansion in Europe.

C. Rivalries between Britain and France for territory in Africa prevented these countries from taking action to stop aggression in Europe. D. The United States ignored Germany’s military build-up because Germany was not likely to become powerful without raw materials from its former African colonies.

#1 Rule…Reading Carefully

    So you have to take your time reading it!

You are going to end up reading it three or four times ANYWAY…so just take your time! If you can narrow it down by one or two…this makes a huge difference!

When you read something without being focused…STOP…take a deep breath and start reading it over.

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A. Evaluate the reliability and credibility of sources.

Detect bias and propaganda in primary and secondary sources of information. [9A1] Evaluate the credibility of sources for: [9A2] a. Logical fallacies; b. Consistency of arguments; c. Unstated assumptions; d. Bias.

B. Use data and evidence to support or refute a thesis.

Develop and present a research project including: [9B4] a. Collection of data; b. Narrowing and refining the topic; c. Construction and support of the thesis. Analyze the reliability of sources for: [9A3] a. Accurate use of facts; b. Adequate support of statements; c. Date of publication. Determine the credibility of sources by considering the following: [10A1] a. The qualifications and reputation of the writer; b. Agreement with other credible sources; c. Recognition of stereotypes; d. Accuracy and consistency of sources; e. The circumstances in which the author prepared the source. Critique evidence used to support a thesis. [10A2] Analyze one or more issues and present a persuasive argument to defend position. [10B3]

Which is more reliable?

Reliable

    Has evidence or proof to back up a claim Research report Uses statistics correctly Is current

Not as Reliable

    Makes claims without backing it up with facts Does not use research Does not use statistics correctly Is older

Which more credible to heal us?

Be careful….looks can be deceiving

Credible

  Has some form of expertise Has a license or has a degree, certification

Not as Credible

 No expertise  Does not have “credentials”  Has nothing to gain by sharing the information or shares both sides of the story     Scientists Researchers Historians Watch dog groups  Has something to gain by you believing them.

   Sales person Somebody who wants you to vote a certain way Someone who wants to change your mind (propaganda)

It is not always easy to determine if someone is a credible source!

6. The following is from an article in the newspaper. Funding for state parks has been one of our governor’s top priorities over the last four years. When she entered office, state park funding was at $21 million; this year, the parks’ budget will be over $40 million.

Which method enables a citizen to analyze the reliability of this information?

A. Visit some state parks.

B. Listen to all of the governor’s speeches.

C. Read a recent book written by the governor.

D. Verify the accuracy of the information presented.

7. The table below shows the main imports and exports of Country X in rank order based on value.

What thesis could be supported by the information in the table?

A. Country X is dependent on exports of raw materials.

B. The economy of Country X is centered on manufacturing.

C. Country X is dependent on imports of finished products.

D. The economy of Country X is centered on agricultural production.

9. High school principals in a particular city have joined together in a request to local businesses that they voluntarily restrict the number of hours students work during the school year. The principals believe that students’ schoolwork will improve if students work fewer hours.

What information could help support their claim?

A. data showing that students are not productive on the job B. surveys showing that students prefer their jobs to their schoolwork C. studies of student performance where such restrictions have been in place D. data comparing the effects of athletic participation and nonparticipation on school achievement

12. In 1923, Adolf Hitler, the future leader of Nazi Germany, declared: The day must come when a German government shall summon up the courage to declare to the foreign powers: “The Treaty of Versailles is founded on a monstrous lie.” We fulfill nothing more. Do what you will! If you want battle, look for it!

Source: Adolf Hitler,Speech of August 1, 1923, reprinted at www.nizkor.org

This excerpt would help support which thesis?

A. Hitler believed the League of Nations would help Germany.

B. Hitler believed Germany was responsible for starting World War I.

C. Hitler used German resentment toward the Treaty of Versailles to gain power.

D. Hitler wanted the World War I Allies to live up to what they promised in the Treaty of Versailles.

18. A town decides to build a new park. The mayor appoints a committee to review possible designs. After two months, the committee issues a report with its recommendations. Which factor contributes to the credibility of the report?

A. the length of the report B. the cost of the report to the city C. the number of tables and charts included D. the qualifications of the committee members

27. The authors of many history books provide bibliographies that indicate the sources for information provided in the text. Why would providing the reader with this information make a book more credible?

A. It allows the reader to check the reputation of the writer.

B. It allows the reader to find other books on the same topic.

C. It allows the reader to form his or her own opinions on the topic.

D. It allows the reader to determine the thoroughness of the author’s research.

44. A newspaper prints an article about a bill in the U.S. Senate. What would indicate that the article is biased in favor of the bill?

A. The article quotes the entire text of the bill.

B. The article is printed before the final vote on the bill.

C. The article quotes only senators who support the bill.

D. The article indicates that the president will likely veto the bill.

In April 2000, a survey was conducted in which people in the United States were asked what actions they had taken to solve environmental problems. The graph above shows the results of the survey.

Using the data in the graph above, support or refute the following thesis: During 1999 –2000, the majority of people surveyed in the United States chose individual actions over group actions to solve environmental problems.

Conclusions

  Review each of the Skills and Methods questions.

Look over the key benchmarks and indicators that will allow you to understand the items when you see them.