Diagnostic Questions Pedagogy
Here you will find my video guides to the pedagogy behind my Diagnostic Questions website. These videos should provide you with a good introduction to the site and the classroom methodology that underpins it.
Pedagogy Videos
What is a diagnostic question?keyboard_arrow_up
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What makes a multiple choice question into a diagnostic question? Why is the choice of the incorrect answers so important, and what can we learn from them? If you are brand new to the concept of diagnostic questions, then this is the video for you.
What makes a good diagnostic question?keyboard_arrow_up
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We take a look at my four golden rules for writing good diagnostic questions:
1. You can answer them in no more than 20 seconds
2. They cover a single concept or skills
3. You learn something from each incorrect answer
4. It is not possible to get the question correct whilst still holding some key misconceptions
What are the different types of diagnostic questions?keyboard_arrow_up
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With a little bit of imagination, it is possible to write a wide variety of styles of diagnostic questions. I share some of my favourites in this video.
Can you use diagnostic questions for multi-step
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One of my golden rules for writing good diagnostic questions is that they should only cover a single concept or skill. However, that does not mean we cannot tackle multi-step questions. In this video, I show you how.
What are the benefits of teachers writing diagnostic
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Teachers writing diagnostic questions together is one of the most useful things they can do. In this video I explain why, and show a few examples of questions written by teachers from all over the world.
What are the benefits of students writing diagnostic
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One of my favourite activities to do with students is to challenge them to write their own diagnostic questions. In this video I explain why I am such a big fan of it.
Can I play Guess the Misconception?keyboard_arrow_up
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It is the game that is sweeping the nation. In this video we play two rounds of Guess the Misconception. Will you be able to tell what the most common incorrect answer is?