Depth of Knowledge Question Stems 1
Depth of Knowledge Question Stems[1]
(Revised 2016)
Use the following question stems to create lessons, assignments, and assessments.
Depth of Knowledge 1Can you recall (fill-in term)?
When did (fill-in term) happen?
Who was (fill-in term)?
How can you recognize (fill-in term)?
What is (fill-in term)?
How can you find the meaning of (fill-in term)?
Can you select (fill-in term)?
How would you write (fill-in term)?
What might you include on a list about (fill-in term)?
Who discovered (fill-in term)?
What is the formula for (fill-in term)?
Can you identify (fill-in term)?
How would you describe (fill-in term)? / Depth of Knowledge 2
Can you explain how (fill-in term) affected (fill-in term)?
How would you apply what you learned to develop (fill-in term)?
How would you compare (fill-in terms)? Contrast (fill-in term)?
How would you classify (fill-in term)?
How are (fill-in terms) alike? Different?
How would you classify the type of (fill-in term)?
What can you say about (fill-in term)?
How would you summarize (fill-in term)?
What steps are needed to edit (fill-in term)?
When would you use an outline to (fill-in task)?
How would you estimate (fill-in term)?
How could you organize (fill-in term)?
What do you notice about (fill-in term)?
Depth of Knowledge 3
How is (fill-in term) related to (fill-in term)?
What conclusions can you draw regarding (fill-in term)?
How would you adapt (fill-in term) to create a different (fill-in term)?
How would you test (fill-in term)?
Can you predict the outcome if (fill-in event)?
What is the best answer? Why?
What conclusion can be drawn from these three texts?
What is your interpretation of this text? Support your rationale.
How would you describe the sequence of (fill-in term)?
What facts would you select to support (fill-in event)?
Can you elaborate on the reason (fill-in event)?
What would happen if (fill-in event)?
Can you formulate a theory for (fill-in event)? / Depth of Knowledge 4
Write a thesis, drawing conclusions from multiple sources.
Design and conduct an experiment. Gather information to develop alternative explanations for the results of an experiment.
Write a research paper on a topic.
Apply information from one text to another text to develop a persuasive argument.
What information can you gather to support your idea about (fill-in event)?
DOK 4 would most likely be the writing of a research paper or applying information from one text to another text to develop a persuasive argument.
DOK 4 requires time for extended thinking.
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[1] From Depth of Knowledge – Descriptors, Examples and Question Stems for Increasing Depth of Knowledge in the Classroom Developed by Dr. Norman Webb and Flip Chart developed by Myra Collins
Code: 3-200-16