Cues, Questions, and Advanced Organizers

Which of the following is an advantage for using cues?

• Teachers gain the attention of the class.

• Students receive hints concerning what they are about to learn.

• They aid in classroom management.

• Students learn new vocabulary.

True or False: Advanced organizers should be used at the beginning of a class or new unit of study.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of using an advanced organizer?

• Labeling the parts of a pumpkin on a diagram.

• Using a word wall for sight words.

• Asking students to complete a worksheet.

• Writing an entry in a morning journal.

Which of the following is a strategy for using questions?

• Focus on making the question hard to answer.

• Contain unfamiliar vocabulary

•  Use complex sentences.

• Focus on what is important.

True or False: When asking questions you should not focus on what is important.

• True

• False

What is the importance of utilizing questions within teaching?

• It encourages off topic discussion.

• They allow the teacher to control the class.

• They help students understand the content better.

• It over-stimulates students.