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Strategic Question Design: Crafting Formative Assessments for Deeper Learning
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Session description
This fast-paced session explores crafting multiple-choice questions to deepen student learning. Participants will learn strategies to create questions that diagnose misconceptions, encourage critical thinking, and align with learning standards. Emphasizing retrieval practice and effective question design, educators will leave with practical, ready-to-implement strategies.
Outline
Introduction and Quick Write (2 min) - Note catcher
Learning Intentions, Success Criteria, Transformational Learning Principles (3 min)
Curve of Forgetting (2 min) - Question Activity
Direct Instruction: Question Ordering, 5 Powerful Tips, and 2 Bonus Tips (12 min) - Note catcher, Q &A
Apply Your Knowledge: Evaluate a multiple-choice question (2 min) - Turn and Talk, Group Talk.
Direct Instruction: How Can I apply this (3 min)?
Exit Write -Not catcher (1 min)
Supporting research
"Maximizing Multiple-Choice Questions (Flash Webinar)" by Bradley Busch
"The Science of Learning" by Paul A. Kirschner
"Teach Like a Champion" by Doug Lemov
"Teaching & Learning Illuminated: The Big Ideas, Illustrated" by Bradley Busch, Edward Watson, and Ludmila Bogatchek
Presenters
Session specifications
Topic:
Assessment and Data Driven Practices
Grade level:
6-12
Audience:
School Level Leadership, Teacher Development, Teacher
Attendee devices:
Devices not needed
Subject area:
Interdisciplinary (STEM/STEAM), Other: Please specify
TLPs:
Ensure Equity, Develop Expertise