Collect a Useful Question
During group work, each learner records one content question that moved the task forward.
Worked model: Collect a Useful Question
- 1During group work, each learner records one content question that moved the task forward
- 2Identify precisely what is unclear
- 3Ask a focused clarification question and confirm the answer
- 4Use the clarified information, then check the shared outcome
Collect a question that would clarify a concept or improve the evidence, such as “Were the other plant conditions comparable?” Use it to plan a next check instead of counting questions alone.
Teach the move
Prepare · 3 minutes
Choose information where a missing number, unit or relationship could change the meaning.
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During group work, each learner records one content question that moved the task forward.
- 2
Identify precisely what is unclear.
- 3
Ask a focused clarification question and confirm the answer.
- 4
Use the clarified information, then check the shared outcome.
EAL upgrade
Remove the question stems and ask learners to choose their own repair language.
Keep the subject challenge. Offer one model, visual or language prompt where needed, then check a fresh independent response.
Try it tomorrow
Choose information where a missing number, unit or relationship could change the meaning.
During group work, each learner records one content question that moved the task forward. Identify precisely what is unclear.
Check whether the clarified detail is accurately recorded and used.
Remove the question stems and ask learners to choose their own repair language.
What to look for
Check whether the clarified detail is accurately recorded and used.
Teacher language
Adapt these prompts to the task and your learners.
Our purpose is: During group work, each learner records one content question that moved the task forward.
Show the relationship and explain the choice you made.
Try the new case on your own. Show the detail or reasoning that supports your answer.
Which support do you still need, and which part can you now do independently?
Across subjects
Maths: clarify a coordinate or condition. Humanities: clarify who a pronoun refers to in an account.
Adjust language support
Use a small word bank, visuals and partner rehearsal when needed. Extend with precise explanations and qualifications. Judge the support from the response to this task.