Question Format Template

This template helps create effective questions that promote critical thinking and meaningful AI tutoring conversations.

Question Structure

Title

[Brief, descriptive title of the question/problem]

Difficulty Level

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

• [Specific skill or knowledge goal 1]
• [Specific skill or knowledge goal 2]
• [Specific skill or knowledge goal 3]

Prerequisites

• [Required prior knowledge or skills]
• [Recommended previous topics]

Main Question

[The primary question or problem students will work on. This should be open-ended enough to allow for exploration but focused enough to have clear learning goals.]

Key Concepts to Explore

• [Important concept 1]
• [Important concept 2]
• [Important concept 3]

Expected Follow-up Questions

High-quality student engagement should include questions like:

• [Example follow-up question 1]
• [Example follow-up question 2]
• [Example follow-up question 3]

Critical Thinking Indicators

Students demonstrate understanding when they:

• Ask clarifying questions about the problem
• Break down complex problems into smaller parts
• Make connections to previously learned concepts
• Propose multiple solution approaches
• Question their own assumptions
• Seek to understand “why” not just “how”

Assessment Criteria

Excellent (A): Student asks deep follow-up questions, makes connections, challenges assumptions, demonstrates metacognitive thinking

Good (B): Student asks relevant follow-up questions, shows understanding of key concepts, engages meaningfully with the AI

Satisfactory (C): Student completes the basic question but asks few follow-up questions, shows surface-level understanding

Needs Improvement (D/F): Student asks no follow-up questions, accepts first answer without exploration, shows minimal engagement

Sample Conversation Flow

Student Initial Question: [Example of how a student might start]

AI Response: [Example of how the tutor should guide]

Expected Student Follow-up: [What the student should ask next]

AI Guidance: [How the AI should continue to guide]

Teacher Notes

• [Implementation tips]
• [Common student misconceptions to watch for]
• [Suggestions for classroom follow-up]

Extensions

For advanced students or further exploration:

• [Related questions or problems]
• [Real-world applications]
• [Cross-curricular connections]