Using Higher-Order Questions to Help Students Build Explanations

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Using Higher-Order Questions to Help Students Build Explanations

View a multimedia overview to learn how teachers can promote critical thinking skills by posing higher-order questions and encouraging student explanations.

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Organize Your Teaching > Higher-Order Questions > Overview & Tools

Grade Level

High School (9-12), Intermediate (4-6), Middle School (6-8), Primary (K-3)

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