Questioning Flashcards
Student Answers
No answer
“Staring Contest”
Shrug, confusion, etc.
Make them say, “I don’t know.”
Teacher Response
Student Answers
Unimportant Answer
Not entirely correct
Month/day, but wrong year
Acknowledge correct part and move on.
“Would you like to adjust the year?”
Student Answers
Correct Answer
Verbal/nonverbal “good job” cues.
Student Answers
Poor Answer
Correct answer, but poorly expressed.
ASK A FELLOW STUDENT FOR THE NOTE ON THIS
Student Answers
Incorrect Answer
It could be their best answer.
Give any credit you can and correct it.
“You may be mixing up…”
It’s okay to tell them they’re wrong.
Student Answers
Humorous Answer
Trying to be the class clown.
1) Don’t call on them. 2) Try not to laugh (if you did call on them). 3) Be firm–treat as a discipline issue.
