How to Write Effective Questions with Costa's Levels of Thinking

The video tutorial explains the importance of asking effective questions using Costa's levels of thinking. It introduces Costa's model, which is used by AVID, and details how to create level 1, 2, and 3 questions. Level 1 questions focus on basic recall, level 2 questions require connecting information, and level 3 questions involve applying information to personal experiences. Examples using Batman are provided for each level. The video concludes with a review of the question levels and encourages viewers to apply these techniques.

What is the main purpose of asking effective questions according to the introduction?

• To enhance learning

• To get the right answer

• To confuse the reader

• To fill time in a lesson

What is a characteristic of a Level 1 question?

• Requires personal opinion

• Found in multiple spots in the text

• Basic recall from one spot in the text

• Requires external research

How does a Level 2 question differ from a Level 1 question?

• It requires connecting information from multiple spots in the text

• It is based on personal experiences

• It is found in one spot in the text

• It requires no text reference

What makes a Level 3 question unique?

• It is the easiest to answer

• It requires connecting text information to personal experiences

• It is based on factual recall

• It is found directly in the text

Which level of question requires you to apply information to your own life?

• None of the above

• Level 1

• Level 2

• Level 3