Knowledge is having the right answer.
Intelligence is asking the right question.

What you need for class.

• Scratch paper
• Something to write with
• Your curiosity
• ( you will not need your laptop)

QFT

The Rules of QFT

The Q Rules

• Ask as many Qs as you can
• Do NOT stop to answer or discuss Qs
• Write Qs EXACTLY as stated.
• Change Statements into Qs

Let's practice

• Get in your teams
• The Reporter numbers and writes questions
• The Reporter can contribute too.
• I will keep the time.

The QFocus

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What are Closed and Open-ended Questions?

Closed Questions

• Answered with simple words
• Yes, no, maybe, President Obama
• Ex: Is that on the test?

Open Questions

• Need more detail
• multi-part explanations
• Ex: What will be on the test?

Categorize all your questions now as closed (C) or open (O).
If you are unsure, discuss with your team.

Open-ended Questions
vs.
Closed Questions

What are the advantages of Closed Questions?

What are the disadvantages of Closed Questions?

What are the advantages of Open-ended questions?

What are the disadvantages of Open-ended questions?

Now change an open question to a closed and a closed question to an open.

Hints

• Open - Why? How?
• Closed - Is? Do? Can?
• Both - What? Who? Where? When?

Prioritize

• Each team picks 3 most important Qs
• Which Qs help us to design a better class?
• Review the list quickly
• Come to an agreement
• Be ready to EXPLAIN your choice.

Display

• Write the questions down for the class.
• Post them in the back of the room