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Issue 3(16): The Science of Classroom Questions

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The Question That Keeps Students Thinking

Teacher asking a student “What do you think?” with the student at the centre, surrounded by idea, connection and response icons leading to classroom engagement.

Classroom questions can do more than check whether students know an answer—they can keep students mentally engaged with the lesson. Research on classroom discourse shows how questioning can encourage attention, reflection, participation and problem-solving…………..Read This Classroom Brief

The Power of a Silent Pause in Questioning

Teacher asks a question and pauses with an hourglass while a student thinks, connects ideas and reflects before giving a response.

A question may need more than a few seconds of silence before students can formulate a thoughtful response. Research on wait time suggests that giving children more time to think can increase student talk, response length and exchange of ideas………………..Read Classroom Brief

When Questions Become a Thinking Method

Teacher and student engage in a question-and-answer dialogue progressing from “What do you think?” and “Why?” to evidence, examination and deeper thinking.

Socratic questioning uses a sequence of questions to help students examine ideas rather than simply receive answers. Research with young children suggests that structured questioning and discussion can support the development of critical-thinking behaviours……………….Read Classroom Brief

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