Chapter 5: Teaching to the Individual, Working with the Group

1. "Kids learn more when teachers ask open-ended questions, then allow time for students to think something through together, gather evidence, and challenge the views of others. They find it harder but more interesting, and it gives more room for them to contribute at different levels." (page 91)

Instead of asking questions that require a short basically non-descriptive answer, ask a question that allows the student to reflect on the question and come up with an answer. When teachers allow students to think the students come up with deep answers to the questions.

2. This method might be hard in a math class but this can be done easily in pretty much any other subject. It allows the students to reflect on their personal beliefs and come up with an answer. I personally felt more compelled to answer a question if I had some time to think about it, rather than quick fire. With quick fire questions I didn't want to feel stupid for saying the wrong thing so I didn't and still don't answer questions a lot in class.