Costa's Levels of Inquiry
Inquiry is an important aspect of curriculum. Inquiry-based learning focuses on the student as learner, developing skillful, open-ended questioning skills. Being able to recognize different levels of questions is beneficial for all students in many areas of learning. Understanding the three levels of questions explained below, designed by Art Costa, is critical for student success.
Level One Questions (Text Explicit) Readers can point to one correct answer right in the text. Words found in these questions include:
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Level Two Questions (Text Implicit) Readers infer answers from what the text implicitly states, finding answers in several places in the text. Words found in these questions include:
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Level Three Questions (Experience Based) Readers think beyond what the text states. Answers are based on
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