Costa's Levels of Thinking Assessment

The video introduces Costa's levels of thinking, which aim to foster critical thinking by teaching students to create deeper questions. It explains the three levels: gathering information, processing it, and applying it. The video also discusses how to identify these levels using verbs and sources. Examples using Cinderella illustrate each level, and organizers like Costa's house help structure the levels. The video concludes with an activity to practice creating questions at each level.

What is the primary goal of using Costa's Levels of Thinking?

• To memorize facts

• To foster critical independent thinkers

• To improve handwriting

• To increase reading speed

What is the purpose of using Costa's Levels of Thinking in education?

• To increase class size

• To improve test scores

• To foster critical independent thinkers

• To reduce homework

Which of the following is the first level of Costa's Levels of Thinking?

• Gathering information

• Applying information

• Processing information

• Evaluating information

What does the second level of Costa's Levels of Thinking involve?

• Gathering information

• Applying information

• Processing information

• Memorizing information

Which level of thinking involves applying information to personal experiences?

• Level one

• Level three

• Level two

• Level four

What is the main focus of level two thinking?

• Applying information

• Processing information

• Gathering information

• Memorizing information

Which verb is associated with the highest level of thinking?

• Justify

• Identify

• Compare

• Define

Which of the following is NOT a verb associated with level three thinking?

• Evaluate

• Infer

• Predict

• Identify

What is a key indicator of the level of thinking in a question?

• The font size

• The number of options

• The verb used in the question

• The length of the question

What does a level one question typically involve?

• Defining or identifying something

• Predicting an outcome

• Analyzing information

• Justifying a decision