Prove it

When you solve a problem or share an opinion, it’s not enough to just say, “Because I think so.” This worksheet helps you learn how to back up your answers with clear evidence. You get to practice explaining how you know something is true, not just what you think. Each activity guides you to slow down, check your steps, and show your reasoning. As you work, you build confidence in your ability to prove your ideas.

You start by looking at simple math and logic problems where you already know the answer. Instead of stopping there, you’ll learn how to explain each step in words, numbers, or diagrams. You might circle clues in the question, underline key information, or list the steps you used. This shows you that proving an answer is like telling the story of your thinking. You begin to see mistakes more easily and fix them yourself.

Next, you’ll explore short reading passages and science statements. Your job is to find sentences, facts, or data that support a claim. You learn to use phrases like “According to the text…” or “The data shows…”. These tasks help you connect answers directly to proof. You discover that strong answers always have something solid behind them, not just a guess or feeling.