Practice Defining the Inquiry (Finding Your Focus) - 8.4.2.1 | Module 8: Performance, Reflection, and Independent Inquiry | IB Grade 8 English
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8.4.2.1 - Defining the Inquiry (Finding Your Focus)

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is one way to brainstorm interests for your inquiry?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of visual aids used in class!

Question 2

Easy

Why is it important to develop researchable questions?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the direction of your research.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main goal of identifying interests in inquiry?

  • To follow what others choose
  • To engage personal curiosity
  • To eliminate topics

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what motivates you personally when figuring out a topic.

Question 2

True or False: A researchable question should often be answerable with a simple 'yes' or 'no'.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider if one word answers provide good dialogue.

Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Develop a comprehensive independent inquiry plan for a topic of your choice, including interests identified, research questions formulated, and a clear purpose stated.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Make sure to cover all steps: Identify, Formulate, and Set.

Question 2

Evaluate a poorly constructed research question and propose how it could be improved based on inquiry guidelines.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the question invites exploration.

Challenge and get performance evaluation