LET’S TRY ONE
Everyone in our group likes this explanation, so it must be correct.
What is the main reasoning problem?
It treats popularity as proof.
Many people choosing something does not establish that its claim is true.
Learning steps & teaching tips
Identify why a reason does not adequately support a conclusion.
- Separate the conclusion from its evidence and check whether the evidence actually supports it.
- Work through the example. Explain how its evidence supports the answer.
- Try a new question; use the explanation to check your thinking.
Try it together
Make one new example with a partner. Identify the evidence for your answer before checking it together.
Separate the conclusion from its evidence and check whether the evidence actually supports it.