How to write a good Diagnostic Question
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Introduction to the course

Introduction to the course
What is a Diagnostic Question?

1. What is a Diagnostic Question?
The Diagnostic Questions with some challenges!
2. Where does the data come from?
3. The results!
4. Summary
What makes a good Diagnostic Question?

1. They should be clear and unambiguous
2. They should test a single concept
3. Students should be able to answer in less than 20 seconds
4. You should learn something from each incorrect response
5. Students should not get a question correct whilst still holding a misconception
6. Summary of the Golden Rules
The golden rules
Writing questions together

Teachers writing questions together
A format for writing questions together
Useful links

Podcast: Multiple Choice Questions on trial with AQA's Zeek Sweiry
Research: Diagnostic Questions: Is There Value in Just One?
Blog posts: Hinge Questions Hub (History)
Blog: How effective learning hinges on good questioning (English)
Blog: Hinge Questions. A Clarification (Science)
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The golden rules

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