Types of Questions Under Questioning

Question 1

It demands simple recall or retrieval of information from observed events.

Answer 1

Factual questions

Question 2

These are used when a teacher wants a learner to further explain an answer, or dig
deeper into the subject matter

Answer 2

Probing questions

Question 3

These can be oral or written. They usually test recall of learners and can be
used to begin a discussion.

Answer 3

Multiple choice questions.

Question 4

These encompass all questions that require learners to construct an answer.

Answer 4

Open-ended questions.

Question 5

These are questions which help the discussion move along for a clearer
or better view of the subject matter

Answer 5

Discussion-stimulating questions.

Question 6

The teacher needs to phrase and sequence questions carefully in
order to guide learners in problem-solving thinking process.

Answer 6

Questions that guide problem-solving

Question 7

It is sometimes appropriate to ask questions for which one expect no answers at
the time

Answer 7

Rhetorical questions

Question 8

Such questions can be used to stimulate thinking in the class and may guide learners asking
their own questions while studying a topic.

Answer 8

Rhetorical Questions