Active Listening and Questioning Skills

What does it mean to "listen actively" in a classroom?

• To talk while the teacher is speaking

• To pay attention and focus on what is being said

• To write notes without listening

• To ignore the speaker

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When you do not understand something, what should you do?

• Stay quiet

• Ask a relevant question

• Leave the room

• Change the subject

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Which of the following is an example of a pertinent comment during a discussion?

• "I like pizza."

• "Can you explain that part again?"

• "My dog is cute."

• "I forgot my homework."

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If your classmate is sharing information and you want to know more, what should you do?

• Interrupt and talk about yourself

• Ask a question related to what they said

• Ignore them

• Start a new topic

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Which of the following is NOT an example of listening actively?

• Looking at the speaker

• Taking notes

• Daydreaming

• Nodding to show understanding

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Read the following situation: Your teacher is explaining a new math concept, and you do not understand. What is the best way to clarify the information?

• Ask the teacher to explain it again in a different way

• Ignore the lesson

• Talk to your friend about something else

• Leave the classroom

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During a group discussion, you hear a classmate say something you disagree with. What is the best way to make a pertinent comment?

• Say, "You're wrong!"

• Say, "I see your point, but I think..."

• Ignore their comment

• Change the subject

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Imagine you are listening to a story and you do not understand a word. What should you do to clarify the information?

• Guess the meaning and move on

• Ask the speaker what the word means

• Stop listening

• Write the word down and forget about it

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You are in a science lesson and your teacher gives instructions for an experiment. You are unsure about one of the steps. What is the most appropriate action?

• Start the experiment without asking

• Ask a relevant question about the step you do not understand

• Wait for someone else to ask

• Do nothing

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After listening to a classmate's presentation, you want to show you were listening and also learn more. What is the best way to respond?

• Ask a question about something they mentioned in their presentation

• Talk about a different topic

• Stay silent

• Criticize their speaking style

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