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'''Closed versus Open questions:''' | '''Closed versus Open questions:''' | ||
* Closed questions are factual and focus on a correct response. | * Closed questions are factual and focus on a correct response. Some examples are: ''Name the different parts of a plant? What are the five nutrients that must be present in a balanced diet? How many sides does a triangle have? What is the formula for calculating the perimeter of a square? How many planets are there in the solar system? Name two sources of renewable energy.'' | ||
* Open questions have many answers. | * Open questions have many answers. Some examples are: ''What could be the consequences of water contamination? How does a balanced diet help us? How could we use flowers of plants? Suggest ways to prevent the spread of malaria in your community?'' | ||
'''Surface versus Deep questions:''' | '''Surface versus Deep questions:''' | ||
* Surface questions elicit one idea or some ideas. '' | * Surface questions elicit one idea or some ideas. For example: ''What is the difference between an organic and inorganic fertilizer? What is the use of carbohydrates in a balanced diet? Which part of the sugar cane plant is used for eating? Which features of a cactus plant are useful for its survival in desert regions?'' | ||
* Deep questions elicit relations between ideas and extended ideas. '' | * Deep questions elicit relations between ideas and extended ideas. For example: ''What would happen if only inorganic fertilizers are used for growing plants? What connections do you see between the climate of a region and its vegetation? Why is the water in the nearby pond not safe for drinking?'' | ||
‘What if’ and ‘Why’... questions can help you delve deeper into pupils’ thinking. | ‘What if’ and ‘Why’... questions can help you delve deeper into pupils’ thinking. | ||
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