Exploring Costa's Levels of Questioning

The video tutorial explains the three levels of questioning: Level 1 focuses on basic recall and definitions, Level 2 involves processing and analyzing information, and Level 3 requires creative and abstract thinking. Examples and exercises are provided to help learners identify and differentiate between these levels.

What is the primary focus of Level 1 questions?

• Defining and listing information

• Analyzing and comparing data

• Creating and predicting outcomes

• Identifying relationships between concepts

What is the purpose of Level 1 questions?

• To analyze information

• To create new ideas

• To guide towards more complex questions

• To compare different concepts

Which action is an example of a Level 2 question?

• Comparing two policies

• Defining a mineral

• Predicting the impact of a policy

• Listing all the laws

How do Level 2 questions differ from Level 1?

• They require a longer response

• They are based on basic recall

• They involve listing information

• They focus on defining terms

What skill does analyzing a policy in comparison to another policy develop?

• Defining

• Critical thinking

• Listing

• Recall

What distinguishes Level 3 questions from the others?

• They require basic recall

• They involve comparing and contrasting

• They demand creative and abstract thinking

• They are focused on defining terms

What is an example of a Level 3 question?

• What is the first line of the U.S. Constitution?

• How does surface tension help water striders?

• Define the term 'mineral'

• List all the documents related to a policy

Which question type requires the longest response?

• All require the same length

• Level 2

• Level 3

• Level 1

Why are Level 3 questions considered the most complex?

• They involve simple comparisons

• They require basic definitions

• They demand a synthesis of ideas and creativity

• They are focused on listing information

What type of question is this:
What distinguishes fish from amphibians?

• Level One Question

• Level Two Question

• Level Three Question