Assessment of Prior Knowledge
The QRT-3 provides two methods of assessing prior knowledge: conceptual questions and predictions.
Students may be assessed in both areas to determine his/her familiarity with the topic.
Notes:
How do you determine if the passage is familiar? Two procedures: Ask the conceptual questions or ask the student to make a prediction based on the title and the concepts.
Information about evaluating prior knowledge appear in Chapter 8 begins on page 44.
Why is it important to determine familiarity?
May help to explain poor comprehension and may activate background knowledge to facilitate higher comprehension.
Specific directions read: (page 45)