This type of question is typically used only in a lecture setting. Empirical questions ask learners for facts, comparisons or contrasts among the facts, explanation of events, conclusions based on facts, or inferences that go beyond the facts on hand. This type of question is commonly used in a discussion session. Evaluative questions ask learners to give responses stating their own personal value judgments. Value judgments are used to praise, blame, commend, criticize, or rate something.
Evaluative questions deal with attitudes, feelings, morals, personal beliefs, and policies.
D. Reviews You can help students review material for an examination in a number of different ways. An oral review, involves highlighting particular areas of important material. This does not mean that you talk about the exact material that will appear on the examination only. Your job is to let the students know the subjects and topics they should have learned. You may want to hand out a review sheet as well.