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Teachers need to know how to select types of questions open or closed - and what are the appropriate starting points.

An open question -

• may allow more opportunity for pupils to show the extent of their understanding
• may be more useful in identifying learning difficulties or lack of understanding
• may stimulate higher order thinking and learning
• will encourage language development because it requires a lengthier response
• may also encourage the expression of feelings and emotions.

A closed question -

• may be more useful in judging prior knowledge
• may be more useful for testing precise recall
• may help rapid repetition of facts and help memorisation.
  

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