In math classrooms around the country and world, students using the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) are asking questions like: “How…
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In his 1867 doctoral dissertation, German mathematician Georg Cantor argued, “in mathematics, the art of posing a question must be…
This guide describes the key components of the QFT and includes a template that will allow you to experience the…
For high achieving students, “Answering questions is safe, comfortable, and familiar. Asking questions? Not so safe,” according to Lauren Carlton. Students in her Advanced Placement literature class go out of their comfort zone by asking questions, and the results are worth it.
“This is fun! Now I want to know more about this,” said one student. An international look at the Question Formulation Technique.
We’ve all experienced the difference between being heard and being listened to. Good listeners validate, focus, check assumptions, and respond thoughtfully. Above all, good listeners ask good questions.