Asking open-ended questions encourages students to share their thinking thus building discussion and reasoning skills. Watch as students demonstrate a variety of ways to respond to questions and clarify their thinking around key concepts. Open-ended questions increase the level of thinking students must use, stretching their brains and keeping expectations high.
| Reflection Question: How can open-ended questions help you assess the understanding of your learners? |
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