
Exam Questions: Types, Characteristics, and Suggestions
This tips sheet contains a brief description of seven types of examination questions, as well as tips for using each of them: 1) multiple choice, 2) true/false, 3) matching, 4) short answer, 5) …
Asking Questions: Six Types - University of Waterloo
Asking Questions: Six Types Both asking and answering questions are important parts of effective learning and teaching. The types of questions you ask should capture the students’ attention, …
Designing Multiple-Choice Questions - University of Waterloo
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Centre for Teaching Excellence - University of Waterloo
Prepare meaningful questions in advance Think about different questions that you can ask your students as well as different ways to ask them. The types of questions you ask should capture …
The first step in asking better questions is to identify the types of questions we are currently asking, why we are asking them, and finally, what techniques can we utilize to improve the …
Group Work in the Classroom: Types of Small Groups
One way to change the pace in your classroom is to do a small group activity. But what type of small group should you use? It depends on the size of your class, the length of time you have …
Types of Assignments and Assessments - University of Waterloo
Questions can be open-ended, closed-ended, or leading, depending on their purpose, and they play a crucial role in communication, problem-solving, and learning. More Resources CTE …
Preparing Tests and Exams - University of Waterloo
Uses multiple question types. Different students are better at different types of questions. In order to allow all students to demonstrate their abilities, exams should include a variety of types of …
Group Work in the Classroom: Small-Group Tasks
For more information about the types of small groups (e.g., Buzz Groups, Snowball) discussed in this tip sheet, see our “ Group Work in the Classroom: Types of Small Groups ” teaching tip. …
Key Strategies for Effective Tutorials - University of Waterloo
Asking Questions: Six Types Activities Favour active learning activities. Some activities to engage students and help learn by doing are: solving problems, discussing different perspectives, …