ABCTE Professional Teaching Knowledge Practice Exam

Which graphic organizer helps students examine two sides of the same topic, such as pros and cons?

1. Outline

2. Cause-effect chart

3. T Chart

4. Venn Diagram

The correct answer is: T Chart

The T Chart is an effective graphic organizer for examining two sides of the same topic, particularly for analyzing pros and cons. This tool is designed with two columns, allowing students to visually organize information, ideas, or arguments on either side of a topic. For example, one side can be dedicated to listing the advantages or positive aspects (pros), while the other side captures the disadvantages or negative aspects (cons). Using a T Chart facilitates critical thinking as students must evaluate evidence to support their entries in each column and helps them weigh the balance of perspectives. This structured format encourages clarity in understanding the complexity of a topic, making it easier for students to arrive at informed conclusions. Other graphic organizers, while useful in their contexts, do not specifically focus on presenting two opposing viewpoints in such a clear and direct format.