Asking Scientific Questions

Paul Andersen discusses the importance of asking questions in scientific inquiry. He emphasizes understanding student wonder and improving question quality. Techniques like inquiry cards and rubrics are introduced to guide question formulation. The video explores using phenomena to stimulate questioning and classifying questions by type and cross-cutting concepts. It also covers determining if questions are testable and refining them. Finally, the video highlights the importance of valuing student questions in the classroom.

How can teachers create an environment that encourages students to ask more questions?

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What is the significance of distinguishing between open-ended and closed-ended questions?

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What strategies can be used to help students formulate testable questions?

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Why is it important to value students' questions in the classroom?

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