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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Activity Type
Active/Engaged Learning, Learning Assessment, Writing
Teaching Problems It Solves
Insufficient Class Preparation, Low Motivation/Engagement
Learning Taxonomic Dimensions
Foundational Knowledge, Caring
