Pedagogy MCQs – Discussion Method

1. What is the primary purpose of the guided discussion method?
(A) To assess student knowledge and stimulate thought through questioning
(B) To allow students to work silently on individual assignments
(C) To memorize information from textbooks
(D) To conduct practical laboratory experiments

2. In guided discussion, what type of question is directed to the whole group to prompt thinking?
(A) Direct
(B) Rhetorical
(C) Reverse
(D) Relay

3. Which of the following is NOT a step in the guided discussion structure?
(A) Objectives
(B) Introduction
(C) Role-playing
(D) Summary

4. During reflective discussion, the teacher’s role is primarily to:
(A) Dominate the discussion with personal opinions
(B) Provide written notes for every answer
(C) Grade students silently without interaction
(D) Facilitate and share control with students

5. In guided discussion, a “reverse” question refers to:
(A) Asking a question back to the student in response to their answer
(B) Asking multiple-choice questions only
(C) Ignoring incorrect answers
(D) Asking the group to vote on the answer

6. Which method encourages students to prepare questions and defend their values while ensuring the values of others are respected?
(A) Think-Pair-Share
(B) Reflective Discussion Method
(C) Buzz Groups
(D) Talking Circle

7. What is an important outcome of the conclusion step in guided discussion?
(A) Students memorize facts verbatim
(B) Students are given a written test immediately
(C) The teacher summarizes the discussion and clarifies key points
(D) The discussion ends without follow-up

8. Which of the following is a key feature of reflective discussion?
(A) Students work in silence only
(B) Students interact, question, and defend their opinions
(C) The teacher provides all answers
(D) Discussion is limited to yes/no responses

9. In the "Turn to Your Neighbor" technique, students:
(A) Write answers individually without discussion
(B) Discuss their answers with a classmate sitting next to them
(C) Work in large groups for extended periods
(D) Present answers to the entire class only

10. The "Round Robin" technique is most useful for:
(A) Memorizing lecture notes silently
(B) Giving students long-term projects
(C) Conducting written assessments
(D) Eliciting quick responses from students in small groups

11. In the "Line-Ups" technique, students are arranged according to:
(A) A standard such as height, birthday, or alphabetical order
(B) Random selection by the teacher only
(C) Assigned seating charts
(D) Their final exam scores

12. The main goal of the "Value Lines" technique is to:
(A) Assign homework efficiently
(B) Help students acquire a stance on a problem and discuss differing opinions
(C) Grade students based on participation
(D) Encourage silent reading

13. In the "Jigsaw" technique:
(A) Every group member has all the information required for the task
(B) The teacher provides all answers upfront
(C) Students work entirely independently
(D) Each member has only a portion of the material and must collaborate to complete the task

14. The "Sharing Limited Resources" method promotes:
(A) Positive interdependence and cooperation within groups
(B) Individual competition among students
(C) Independent research without discussion
(D) Long lectures by the teacher

15. "Advanced Preparation Pairs" require students to:
(A) Listen to the teacher without interaction
(B) Write a short analysis paper before class and share it for peer review
(C) Take a multiple-choice test in pairs
(D) Complete a quiz individually during class

16. A key advantage of techniques like "Round Robin" and "Turn to Your Neighbor" is:
(A) They elicit quick responses and encourage peer discussion
(B) They allow for silent reflection only
(C) They replace all written assignments
(D) They require extensive preparation by the teacher

17. Which technique allows students to engage with multiple peers and revisit questions they are unsure about?
(A) Jigsaw
(B) Line-Ups
(C) Question and Answer Pairs
(D) Advanced Preparation Pairs

18. Which of the following is a misconception about planning classroom discussions?
(A) Effective discussions require proper planning
(B) Teachers should assess students’ prior knowledge before discussion
(C) Planning helps make discussions more fruitful
(D) Discussions cannot be planned due to their spontaneous nature

19. According to Kern (2006), what should a teacher do before conducting a discussion?
(A) Avoid offering their viewpoint under any circumstances
(B) Determine the goals of the discussion and assess students’ prior knowledge
(C) Conduct discussion without preparation for spontaneity
(D) Focus only on students’ participation, not content

20. Arends (2004) suggests that knowing students’ prior knowledge is important because:
(A) Students’ prior knowledge is irrelevant for discussion
(B) Teachers should avoid considering student differences
(C) Only the brightest students should participate
(D) It helps teachers predict participation and plan questions effectively

21. When planning a discussion, teachers should:
(A) Offer a supportive environment and allow for alternative viewpoints
(B) Only provide their own viewpoint without discussion
(C) Focus solely on covering content without student input
(D) Avoid connecting discussion to real-life experiences

22. Recitation discussions are primarily used to:
(A) Engage students in problem-solving and higher-order thinking
(B) Check student understanding and motivate reading or listening
(C) Encourage independent exploration of opinions
(D) Avoid teacher questioning entirely

23. Inquiry or problem-based discussions are designed to:
(A) Have students recall information from lectures or texts
(B) Engage students in higher-order thinking and intellectual investigation
(C) Focus solely on memorization of facts
(D) Avoid cognitive dissonance or puzzling situations

24. In sharing-based discussions, students are encouraged to:
(A) Recall information from memory without sharing experiences
(B) Form and express thoughts and opinions independently
(C) Avoid discussing differing viewpoints
(D) Focus only on textbook knowledge

25. A key principle of planning discussions is to:
(A) Always dominate the conversation as a teacher
(B) Avoid preparation to encourage spontaneity
(C) Limit students to yes/no responses
(D) Plan meaningful connections between the discussion content and real-life experiences

26. Which approach is most suitable for helping students explore differing opinions and shared experiences?
(A) Recitation
(B) Inquiry or Problem-Based Discussion
(C) Sharing-Based Discussion
(D) Silent reading

27. Presenting puzzling situations like “water appearing to run uphill” is an example of:
(A) Recitation discussion
(B) Inquiry or Problem-Based Discussion
(C) Sharing-Based Discussion
(D) Lecture without interaction

28. What is the main purpose of classroom discussion according to the text?
(A) To allow students to freely debate without guidance
(B) To enable the teacher to pull curriculum content from the class using a discussion-like format
(C) To entertain students with interactive activities
(D) To provide detailed lectures without student participation

29. Which type of question asks students to judge something based on criteria?
(A) Synthesis question
(B) Knowledge question
(C) Evaluation question
(D) Application question

30. What is a characteristic of effective discussion questions?
(A) They should follow a rigid order
(B) They should avoid connections between questions
(C) They must always be closed-ended
(D) They should be flexible and logically sequenced

31. Which of the following is an example of a probing question?
(A) “Can anyone give additional elaboration about the feasibility of that idea?”
(B) “What is the capital of France?”
(C) “When did the Industrial Revolution begin?”
(D) “Who discovered electricity?”

32. According to Bloom’s Taxonomy, questions in the application domain:
(A) Ask students to simply recall previously learned material
(B) Ask students to restate material in their own words
(C) Require judgment based on criteria
(D) Require students to apply previously learned material to solve new problems

33. Which type of open-ended question encourages students to speculate?
(A) Clarifying question
(B) Hypothetical question
(C) Speculating question
(D) Probing question

34. What is the purpose of diagnostic questions?
(A) To probe students’ motives or causes
(B) To compare different themes or ideas
(C) To expand the discussion
(D) To explore basic knowledge

35. Which of the following best describes exploratory questions?
(A) They are used to challenge assumptions and conclusions
(B) They are used to explore facts and probe basic knowledge
(C) They require students to propose a change in facts
(D) They summarize the discussion

36. When planning discussion questions, teachers should:
(A) Focus only on random topics to maintain interest
(B) Avoid considering discussion goals
(C) Always insist on a strict question sequence
(D) Prepare a list of topics in a flexible order connected logically

37. Which type of question usually brings forth synthesis in discussion?
(A) Summary question
(B) Exploratory question
(C) Challenge question
(D) Relational question

38. According to the text, what is one characteristic of a successful discussion?
(A) It is always adversarial and argumentative
(B) The teacher dominates the discussion
(C) It allows students to examine concepts and present examples from peers
(D) Students only answer recall questions

39. Why is it important for teachers to pause before calling on students?
(A) To give students time to think and generate answers
(B) To let the fastest student answer first
(C) To maintain a game-show atmosphere
(D) To allow teachers to lecture more

40. Which type of question is considered unproductive in classroom discussions?
(A) Open-ended questions
(B) Prediction questions
(C) Evaluative questions
(D) Yes or No questions

41. How does classroom arrangement (e.g., square or horseshoe) help discussions?
(A) It allows students to focus only on the teacher
(B) It gives students confidence to speak to one another
(C) It prevents students from asking questions
(D) It reduces classroom participation

42. Which type of question engages higher-order thinking skills like analysis, prediction, and evaluation?
(A) Recall questions
(B) Rhetorical questions
(C) Yes or No questions
(D) Open-ended questions

43. Which of the following is an example of a prediction question?
(A) How convincing is Iqbal’s poetry?
(B) If the ozone layer is destroyed, what will happen next?
(C) Can you give the reason for your point of view?
(D) How might this argument be made more persuasive?

44. What should teachers avoid to prevent slowing down discussion?
(A) Asking Yes or No questions
(B) Asking open-ended questions
(C) Encouraging students to respond to peers
(D) Using “how” and “why” questions

45. Which strategy helps students lead discussions instead of the teacher orchestrating everything?
(A) Redirecting student questions to other students
(B) Teacher criticizing student responses
(C) Asking only recall questions
(D) Teacher giving all answers

46. What role does brainstorming play in classroom discussions?
(A) It helps get student involvement and participation
(B) It allows teacher to lecture without student input
(C) It prevents students from sharing ideas
(D) It ensures only correct answers are given

47. Which type of question asks students to justify their point of view?
(A) Rationale question
(B) Recall question
(C) Prediction question
(D) Leading question

48. What is one way teachers can facilitate discussion without orchestrating it?
(A) Ask multiple students to respond to the same question
(B) Only allow one student to speak
(C) Give the correct answer immediately
(D) Avoid student reflections

49. Why should teachers avoid “Guess What I’m Thinking” questions?
(A) They encourage deep thinking
(B) They assume students already know the answer the teacher wants
(C) They stimulate discussion
(D) They allow multiple student opinions

50. When students give trivial answers, what is one way teachers can involve them?
(A) Ignore the answers
(B) Ask students to give examples or relate it to their experiences
(C) Criticize the student immediately
(D) Only call on the fastest student

51. Which seating arrangement is suggested to keep students on-task during discussion?
(A) Rows facing the teacher
(B) Random seating
(C) Semicircle seating
(D) Students standing in the back

52. Why should teachers avoid answering their own questions?
(A) It hinders students from providing their own answers
(B) It speeds up the discussion
(C) It encourages group discussion
(D) It ensures only correct answers are given

53. What is one purpose of discussion for students?
(A) To memorize facts only
(B) To develop questioning skills and organize answers
(C) To copy notes from the teacher
(D) To compete for grades

54. Which of the following is a suggested follow-up after classroom discussion?
(A) Ignore gaps in students’ knowledge
(B) Make formal and mental notes and plan subsequent lessons
(C) Focus only on the teacher’s lecture
(D) Avoid assigning reading tasks

55. One method of grading classroom discussion is:
(A) Giving all students the same grade
(B) Ignoring student contributions
(C) Grading only the students who ask questions
(D) Using discussion as a springboard for reflective writing assignment

56. What is one drawback of grading discussion using reflective writing?
(A) Students won’t participate
(B) It prevents critical thinking
(C) It requires much time to read and assign grades
(D) It rewards wrong answers

57. Which is NOT one of the rules suggested for discussion?
(A) Only one participant speaks at a time
(B) Mock students who respond incorrectly
(C) Raise hand before speaking
(D) Avoid criticizing the person; criticize the response

58. What is one advantage of the discussion method?
(A) It develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills
(B) It takes very little time
(C) Students don’t need prior knowledge
(D) All students dominate equally

59. Which of the following is a disadvantage of discussion method?
(A) Students maintain mental alertness
(B) It can be time-consuming
(C) Students develop self-concept
(D) Teacher gains information about students

60. What is a common problem that may occur in discussions?
(A) All students always participate equally
(B) Students always have sufficient background knowledge
(C) Discussions always reach perfect conclusions
(D) Some students never participate while others dominate

61. Why is it challenging to grade classroom discussions?
(A) Students write essays afterward
(B) Quantifying students’ contributions is difficult
(C) Students participate voluntarily
(D) Discussions always follow a strict script

62. How can teachers encourage quiet students to participate?
(A) Ignore their presence
(B) Only call on students who raise hands
(C) Provide wait time and accept mistakes
(D) Avoid asking questions

63. Which of the following is a rule to promote mutual respect in discussion?
(A) Interrupt students if you disagree
(B) Criticize the response, not the person
(C) Speak over others to make a point
(D) Focus only on your own answer

64. What information can teachers gain by carefully observing discussions?
(A) Only students’ memorized knowledge
(B) Only grades for participation
(C) Nothing useful
(D) Social, psychological, emotional, and skill development of students