Question Types

Level 4: Evaluative Thinking

 

Evaluative thinking questions are those which deal with matters of
judgement, value, and choice. They are characterized by their
judgemental quality.

Thought processes involved while asking and answering these questions
are valuing, judging, defending, or justifying choices.

Evaluative thinking questions begin with these words or phrases:
Defend...
Judge...
Justify...
What do you think about...
What is your opinion about...

Examples of evaluative thinking questions:

What do you think are the advantages of solar power over coal-fired electric plants?
Is it fair that Title IX requires colleges to fund sports for women as well as for men?
How do you feel about raising the driving age to 18?
Justify Pilate's decision to execute Jesus.
Why did you vote for____?
What do you think of capital punishment for drug dealers?

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