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Tag: questioning techniques
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Change how you think about questioning with sixty ready-to-go, tried-and-tested question stems covering each level of Bloom’s Taxonomy
The Art of Questioning Questioning is one of the most important tools at the teacher’s disposal. We ask hundreds of questions every day. It’s one of the ways, if not…
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How open vs closed is at the centre of almost every decision you’re ever likely to make about the nature of your classroom questioning
Open Questions We might think of open questions like this: ˂ The question is the starting point. From this, different possible responses branch out. A variety of different paths can…
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Ninety zero-planning, good-to-go plenary questions that will get your learners instantly reflecting on their learning
90 Zero-Planning Plenary Questions Here are ninety questions you can use as plenaries. All are generic, referring to the lesson or to the learning. Therefore, they can all be used…
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Subject-specific stingray questions designed to turn your learners’ thinking on its head
Stingray questions pack a punch. They jolt or surprise learners. They might turn things upside down, remove familiar assumptions, or ask learners to think from a completely different persepective. You…
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Ready-to-Use Classroom Evaluation Questions for Primary and Secondary
These questions are ready-to-use. They are evaluation questions, based on the top level of Bloom’s Taxonomy. You can use the questions as part of verbal questioning or as written questions.…
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Ready-to-Use Classroom Analysis Questions for Primary and Secondary
These questions are ready-to-use. They are analysis questions, based on the fourth level of Bloom’s Taxonomy. You can use the questions as part of verbal questioning or as written questions.…
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Ready-to-Use Classroom Application Questions for Primary and Secondary
These questions are ready-to-use. They are application questions, based on the third level of Bloom’s Taxonomy. You can use the questions as part of verbal questioning or as written questions.…
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Ready-to-Use Classroom Comprehension Questions for Primary and Secondary
These questions are ready-to-use. They are comprehension questions, based on the second level of Bloom’s Taxonomy. You can use the questions as part of verbal questioning or as written questions.…
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A pair of questioning activities that change how the game is played and ask learners to think from a completely different perspective
If this is the answer, what might be the question? This activity is good to use at the start of lessons. It is engaging, pacey and affords learners a high…
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Two simple questioning activities with universal appeal for learners of all ages
Who Am I? This is a very simple game which is also a lot of fun. It works as follows: The class is divided into groups of two or three.…