Costa's Levels of Questioning

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What is Costa's Levels of Questioning?

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A framework that categorizes questions into three levels based on the depth of thinking required: Level 1 (Recall), Level 2 (Processing), and Level 3 (Applying).

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What does Level 1 questioning involve?

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Level 1 questions require recall of facts or basic information. They often have straightforward answers.

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Give an example of a Level 1 question.

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What is the capital of France?

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What does Level 2 questioning involve?

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Level 2 questions require students to process information, make connections, and explain their reasoning.

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Give an example of a Level 2 question.

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How does the weather affect plant growth?

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What does Level 3 questioning involve?

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Level 3 questions require higher-order thinking, such as analyzing, evaluating, and creating based on the information.

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Give an example of a Level 3 question.

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What would happen if the Earth stopped rotating?

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How can Level 1 questions be useful in learning?

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They help students build a foundation of knowledge by recalling essential facts.

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How can Level 2 questions enhance understanding?

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They encourage students to think critically and make connections between concepts.

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Why are Level 3 questions important?

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They promote deeper understanding and application of knowledge in real-world situations.