Experimental-Inquiry Tasks

Experimental-Inquiry tasks teach students to make predictions, test them, examine the results, and draw conclusions. 

ASOT Elements: E22

Teachers may use the following questions to engage students in experimental-inquiry tasks.

• What is my prediction?

• How will I test my prediction?

• What do I expect to see if my prediction is correct?

• What actually happened?

• Did my prediction come true?

• How has my thinking changed?

• What conclusions can I draw?

Research & References:  Marzano, R. J., Boogren, T., Heflebower, T., Kanold-McIntyre, J., & Pickering, D. (2012). Becoming a reflective teacher. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Research Laboratory.

 Marzano, R. J. (n.d.). The art and science of teaching: A comprehensive framework for effective instruction.