About this Session
- Move classroom dialogue beyond factual recall.
- Use probing questions to uncover reasoning.
- Create space for explanation, evidence and multiple perspectives.
Key Learning Areas
- HOTS question design
- Probing and follow-up questions
- Evidence-based responses
- Wait time and discussion protocols
- Questioning for formative assessment
Professional Outcomes
- Construct higher-order questions
- Probe learner reasoning effectively
- Facilitate richer academic dialogue
- Use responses to diagnose understanding
Take-back to Practice
HOTS Question Bank: create a reusable set of why, how, justify, compare and evaluate prompts.
