Helen

What is the right balance between open ended questions and closed questions?
It is important to have a balance between open ended questions and closed questions. At the beginning of a unit or topic I think an open question or questions allow the students to build an understanding of the larger concept. Closed questions can help to direct the students to facts that can support the bigger question. Depending on the topic/unit the balance may vary, but an open ended question should lead the thinking. Open ended question allow for deeper thinking and geater understanding.

