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In depth questioning is something that is a must in my classroom, especially with the inception of testing that ask students to think more deeply. My problem is that when I ask those high order thinking questions student just sit there with blank stares and no one responses. When I then ask the question in a different form I feel that I am just "dumbing" down the question and the purpose is lost. What are some things I can do to increase my questioning depth without "losing" the students?
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I completely relate here, sometimes I see those stares more than I'd like. Typically I notice that when I am asking or challenging students with higher order thinking questions, the vocabulary within those questions might be unknown or unfamiliar to students, specifically my ELL and LLL students. What I have started doing is as part of our warm up we define the meaning of these larger vocabulary words. At this time I also provide students with other meanings of the words and then we use them in a sentence. I have definitely noticed that by becoming more familiar with these words and using them inn the class more regularly, that students are able to perform better on these more in depth assignments and questions.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I think that knowing and understanding your students is crucial.
Rated On: March 14, 2015 12:49 pm
Rated By: aGudyS
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I like the idea of explaining the more difficult words before asking the question. It's like two lessons in one.
Rated On: June 30, 2015 3:56 pm
Rated By: huQeTe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I think using the warm up time to discuss vocabulary is a great idea!
Rated On: June 30, 2015 9:54 pm
Rated By: NaXeta
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree.
Rated On: October 4, 2015 5:22 am
Rated By: dePyja
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: The stares can be a bit discouraging, I think discussing the vocabulary can be a great practice for students.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 11:57 pm
Rated By: eJeSaX
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: wonderful solution
Rated On: October 19, 2015 2:49 am
Rated By: aQaWus
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Rated On: July 9, 2017 5:04 pm
Rated By: uTaGuv
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: This is a helpful solution
Rated On: October 7, 2017 4:00 am
Rated By: ysyver
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: This is a helpful solution because it works students up to being able to think at a higher level, and provides the foundations along the way.
Rated On: October 13, 2017 1:31 am
Rated By: uqaTaq
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this. This is a smart way to handle this situation and providing multiple meaning of words.
Rated On: October 16, 2017 7:41 pm
Rated By: yPeMug
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this
Rated On: February 28, 2018 1:17 am
Rated By: agedyQ
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree. Questions promote thinking.
Rated On: October 21, 2019 12:12 am
Rated By: vyBesy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: I agree with this solution.
Rated On: February 21, 2020 8:04 pm
Rated By: vaMuvy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
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Comments: If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this
Rated On: February 23, 2020 11:31 pm
Rated By: eraquR