The students typically responded with anything except the scientific reasons. The researchers also asked the same questions of students who had just left classes like Astronomy. These students could respond correctly on a surface level, but when probed further, they behaved like the Harvard students. Not only is it important to start out at the knowledge level, but one also has to make sure to start at the correct knowledge level. This requires finding out what students already know.
Students respond to questions of the day or questions of the week.
They are higher level questions that aim to find out what the students are thinking. She also uses group discussions or asks groups to write a definition or description of a concept before and after instruction. Those who have the greatest variety of instruction are those who learn the concept at a deeper level and remember it. Learning is a social process. It is important to encourage students to interact and exchange ideas.