Analysis Questions
Questions that ask the learner to analyze information.
Frame analytic questions to target relationships among concepts, ideas, and information.
Use of Analytic Questions
Use analytic questions to help the learner become conscious of his/her learning process and to learn the rules and principles that provide the foundation to reach a valid conclusion.
Key Crafting Words
- Distinguish
- Identify
- What assumptions exist
- What motives exist
- What conclusions exist
- Make a distinction
- What is the premise
- What ideas apply
- What is the relationship between
- What is the main idea or theme
- What literary form is used
- Implicit in this statement is
- What is the function of
- What statement is relevant
- What does the author believe or assume
- State the point of view
- What inconsistencies or fallacies exist
- What persuasive technique has been used
Example
Consider the recent natural disasters. Discuss the changes we may expect if many tornadoes strike Kansas and Oklahoma in the near future.
Technology and Rationale
Analysis asks the student to break information down into its parts and identify patterns and rules. It requires that students form assumptions and identify relationships. Online discussions provide opportunities for you to examine students' analysis skills and point out great thoughts to other students.
Use analytic online strategies to give all students the opportunity to actively participate, contribute, and be heard.