Essential Questions Quiz

What is an essential question?

• A question that can be answered with a yes or no

• A question that is not important

• A question that helps us think deeply about a topic

• A question that has only one correct answer

Which of the following is an example of an essential question?

• How does technology affect communities?

• What is your favorite color?

• What time does school start?

• How many legs does a spider have?

Why are essential questions important?

• They help us memorize facts

• They encourage us to explore and understand big ideas

• They are only for teachers

• They are easy to answer

Which of these is NOT an essential question?

• What is the capital of France?

• How does climate change affect our planet?

• Why do people have different cultures?

• What makes a story interesting?

What trait makes a question essential?

• It leads to more questions and discussion

• It is about everyday life

• It can be answered quickly

• It has a simple answer

Which of the following questions is essential?

• What do you want for lunch?

• How can we solve problems in our community?

• When is your birthday?

• What is 2 + 2?

Why is this question non-essential: What day is it today?

• It does not lead to deeper thinking

• It is about a fun topic

• It is too complicated

• It is a question everyone can answer

Which question encourages critical thinking?

• What is your favorite movie?

• How do different cultures celebrate holidays?

• What is the largest animal in the ocean?

• What is the weather today?

Which of these questions is NOT essential?

• Why do we need to protect endangered species?

• Why do we have seasons?

• How does music affect our emotions?

• What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

What makes a question essential?

• It connects to real-world issues

• It can be answered with a single fact

• It is easy for everyone to answer

• It is only about science