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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Adapting Background Knowledge Probe for Online Teaching
Activity Type

Active/Engaged Learning, Learning Assessment, Writing

Teaching Problems It Solves

Insufficient Class Preparation, Low Motivation/Engagement

Learning Taxonomic Dimensions

Foundational Knowledge, Caring

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