Case 14 of 20 · Decision Making

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Decision Making — Argument Building

🔎 Case Brief #14

👫 You and your friend disagree about something.

🎯 Your mission

Decide what to do.

⚡ The twist

You have 30 seconds to decide — no overthinking.

What you'll learn · 1 of 3

🧠 Develop your argument building skills with guided practice and real examples.

This scenario builds decision making abilities step by step, helping you become a stronger, more independent thinker.

Here's how to do it:

1. Look carefully at the problem.

What you'll learn · 2 of 3

What do you see?

2. Think about what you already know. Does this remind you of something?

3. Try an answer! It's totally okay to be wrong — that's how we learn.

4. Check: did it work? If not, try something else!

You're building your thinking muscles.

What you'll learn · 3 of 3

The more you practice, the stronger they get!

Key idea: Argument Building

Think about this

👫 You and your friend disagree about something. How can argument building help you figure out who's right — or if you're BOTH a little right?

How a thinker does it

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👀 What Do I See?
Look at the problem about argument building. What do you notice?
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🤔 What Do I Know?
What do you already know that could help? Have you seen something like this before?
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💡 What's My Idea?
Think of an answer. Can you think of a second one too?
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⭐ What Did I Learn?
Check your answer. Was it right? What did you figure out? Tell someone!

Remember

1Understand argument building
2Practice decision making daily
3Apply thinking skills to real-world situations

Words to know

Fair: When everyone gets an equal chance
Choice: Picking one thing over another

Solve the case · 1 of 3

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What is the main idea of argument building?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

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Case 2

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How can you apply decision making in daily life?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

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Case 3

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Good critical thinkers always:

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

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🌍 Why this matters: People use decision making skills at home, at school, and at work. Every time you practice, you're getting ready for the future!

💬 Talk about it

Can you explain argument building to a friend using your own words?
What was the most interesting thing you learned today?
Draw a picture of what you learned and show it to someone!

🏆 Try this week: Track one decision you made today — did it go how you expected?

👨‍👩‍👧 At dinner: “Tell me about a choice you're proud of, and one you'd redo.”

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