Background Knowledge Probe

A Background Knowledge Probe is a short, simple, focused questionnaire that students fill out at the beginning of a course or start of a new unit that helps teachers identify the best starting point for the class as a whole.

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We hope this technique will become a helpful tool in your classroom.

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Adapting Background Knowledge Probe for Online Teaching

Activity Type
  • Active/Engaged Learning
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  • Learning Assessment
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  • Writing
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Teaching Problems It Solves
  • Insufficient Class Preparation
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  • Low Motivation/Engagement
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Learning Taxonomic Dimensions
  • Foundational Knowledge
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  • Caring
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We continue to provide these resources for free, justifying our donations of time, money, and resources based on viewership. You can help us in our efforts by sharing the link to our website or our videos with anyone you think might benefit from them. Thank you.