Costa's Levels of Questioning

Mrs. Cosgrove introduces Costa's levels of questioning, a method for creating effective questions. The method categorizes questions into three levels: factual, interpretive, and reflective. Factual questions are based on concrete facts from the text, interpretive questions require inference and critical thinking, and reflective questions involve personal judgment and opinions. The video explains each level with examples and concludes with a summary of the method.

What is the primary focus of Costa's Levels of Questioning?

• To solve mathematical problems

• To memorize facts

• To create effective questions

• To write essays

Who is Arthur Costa?

• A famous novelist

• An education researcher

• A historian

• A mathematician

Which category of questions is based on concrete facts?

• Hypothetical

• Reflective

• Factual

• Interpretive

Which of the following words is commonly used in Level 1 questions?

• Analyze

• Describe

• Predict

• Evaluate

What is a common feature of Level 1 questions?

• They are hypothetical

• They involve predictions

• They are based on facts

• They require personal judgment

What type of questions require inference from the text and personal thoughts?

• Factual

• Interpretive

• Reflective

• Hypothetical

Which word is associated with Level 2 questions?

• Imagine

• Compare

• Judge

• List

What type of questions can have more than one correct answer?

• None of the above

• Factual

• Interpretive

• Reflective

Which level of questioning requires critical thinking skills?

• Level 1

• Level 2

• None of the above

• Level 3

What is the main characteristic of Level 3 questions?

• They are hypothetical

• They require personal judgment

• They have only one correct answer

• They are based on facts