Socratic Seminar Quiz

What is the main purpose of a Socratic Seminar?

• To memorize facts

• To listen carefully and speak thoughtfully

• To write essays

• To take tests

Who is the Socratic Seminar named after?

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Homer

What type of questions are asked in a Socratic Seminar?

• Multiple-choice questions

• Open-ended questions

• True or false questions

• Yes or no questions

What is a key rule in a Socratic Seminar?

• To interrupt others

• To be respectful

• To speak loudly

• To ignore others

What is the teacher's role in a Socratic Seminar?

• To give all the answers

• To guide the discussion

• To grade students

• To lecture the class

How do students sit during a Socratic Seminar?

• In rows

• In a circle

• In pairs

• In groups

What skill does a Socratic Seminar help develop?

• Critical thinking skills

• Mathematical skills

• Artistic skills

• Athletic skills

What should students do before they respond in a Socratic Seminar?

• Ignore others

• Listen to what others say

• Write down notes

• Ask for help

What does a Socratic Seminar encourage students to do?

• Think for themselves

• Rely on the teacher

• Memorize answers

• Copy others

What is created by following the rules of a Socratic Seminar?

• A competitive environment

• A safe space for sharing thoughts

• A quiet classroom

• A strict atmosphere