6.4: Explore the Four Levels of Questioning
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Level 1. Summarizing/Definitions/Fact Questions | These questions give you the vocabulary and scope of the subject matter. |
Level 2. Analysis/Interpretation Questions | Here, you are looking for the context and impact, supported by evidence. |
Level 3. Hypothesis/Prediction Questions | These questions help you to develop hypothesis and look at possible outcomes. |
Level 4. Critical Analysis/Evaluation/Opinion Questions | Use these questions to analyze differentiate, and make choices about the subject in context and with supporting evidence. Is… |
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- Adapted from: Salustri, F. (2015). Four levels of questions. Retrieved April 23, 2018, from http://deseng.ryerson.ca/dokuwiki/design:four_levels_of_questions. Used with permission. ↵
- McMaster University. (2005). What questions engage students? Retrieved April 23, 2018, from http://cll.mcmaster.ca/resources/pdf/what_questions_engage_students.pdf↵