Canterbury Coastal Science

This set of cards might be useful for you to print and use in Science

Making and Asking Science Questions (MASQ)
 
 
 

 
Knowledge and Recall
 
 
 
Understanding
Comprehending or organising and selecting the facts
 
Applying
Using science in a new situation
 
Analysing
Breaking down into parts, relating to whole
Synthesis &
Evaluating
Create something new. Judging by some criteria and state why
Who…
What…
When…
Where..
Retell, describe… in your own words
How could you use..
Categorise.. Put into groups…
Suggest an alternative to…
 
Which..
 
 
What does this mean…
Show me how..
Predict..
How could you improve.
How…
 
How much…
Give an example of…
If… then how…
How could you test…
How else could (you) …
 
List…
Select…
Find…
Read the graph or table….
What would happen if…
How could you adapt…
Find the errors… and criticise
 
Name…
Label…
State…
Compare and contrast…
How could we use what we have learnt today.
Give reasons for…
Justify..
How could you improve.. why
Tell me..
Point out…
Show…
Sequence the facts.. Match… Summarise
Can we apply this knowledge to….
If…then what assumptions can you make
What is important or not important. Explain why..

 
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Author: KCC  | Published: 1-1-08  | Updated: 7-8-08  | TOP