Answers, Analysis, Reflection
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Inquiries can be closed or
open. |
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Closed inquiries have
definite answers. |
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Open and active inquiries
can have answers but more often have conclusions based on analysis and
reflection |
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Make sure that students
have the opportunity to analyze and reflect and conclude. |
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Use one or more of the
following Analytic Strategies.
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Recalling and observing
evidence related to the problem |
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Comparing and clarifying
evidence according to some predetermined criteria. |
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Defining the evidence so
that it is clear and unambiguous. |
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Interpreting the data to
explain its meaning and significance. |
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Generalizing from the
evidence to derive a principle or main idea. |
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Inferring from the evidence
to predict and hypothesize beyond the data. |
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Hints for applying each of these analytic
strategies follow:
| Recalling and Observing |
| Aim: |
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To selectively retrieve,
recognize or remember items related to the study. |
| Procedure: |
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Identify and note all
relevant items. Make a summarizing statement. |
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| Comparing and Classifying |
| Aim: |
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To compare evidence obtained
and to classify it according to stated criteria. |
| Procedure: |
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Summarize similarities and
differences. Decide on a basis for grouping similarities and differences. Label
each group |
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| Interpreting, Generalizing.
Inferring |
| Aim: |
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To explain the significance
of findings, and draw reasonable, sensible and applicable conclusion(s) from
the data. |
| Procedure: |
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Identify and describe major
relationships within the evidence. Summarize, explain or conclude on the basis
of the data. |
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Adapted work by Wellington Polytechnic
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