Costa's Level of Questioning

Costa's Levels of Questioning

Why is it good to be curious?
How does asking questions help us learn?

Open Ended

Ask a question you have about what you will be learning today.

The 3 Levels of Questioning

• Level 1: Gathering

• Level 2: Processing

• Level 3: Applying

Level 1 Question

• Level 1: Gathering

  • Level 1 questions can be easily found in the text provided by a teacher or in some other resource

  • Examples:

    • Define Question: What is the meaning of the word caffeine?

    • Describe Question: What did James get at the store?

    • Name Question: What is the name of the most popular soda company in the US?

    • Locate Question: Where is New Mexico on a map of the USA?

Open Ended

Ask a level 1 question about the picture on this slide.

Level 2 Questions

• Level 2: Processing

  • Level 2 questions require the student to take what they have learned in a text or resource and combine it with prior knowledge.

  • Examples:

    • Compare Question: How are the characters in Twilight similar to traditional depictions of vampires in literature?

    • Contrast Question: How is the Big Bad Wolf in The Three Little Pigs different from The Wolf in Red Riding Hood?

    • Classify Question: Based on what you know about heroes and villains, what category would you place Deadpool in?
      

Open Ended

Ask a comparison question about the picture on this slide.

Level 3 Questions

• Level 3: Applying

  • Level 3 questions require the student to create their own products and ideas.

  • Examples:

    • Prediction Question: What will happen to a flame when exposed to carbon monoxide?

    • Create Question: If you could rewrite the ending of the Cinderella story, how would you change it?

    • Generalize Question: In general, what characteristics do the Disney Princesses share?
      

Open Ended

Ask a prediction question about the picture on this slide.

Open Ended

How can asking level 2 and 3 questions help you learn more about the world around you? (answer in at least 4 sentences)