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EduTip 33: Answer more questions with questions.

EduTip 33: Answer more questions with questions.

Update: 2025-09-07
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Answering student questions is faster in the moment, but redirecting is better in the long run. The next time a student asks you a question, pause before answering and see if you can point them toward finding the answer themselves. 

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Thanks to Brisk Teaching for sponsoring this tip. You can find written and video versions of these at cultofpedagogy.com/edutips.

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EduTip 33: Answer more questions with questions.

EduTip 33: Answer more questions with questions.

Jennifer Gonzalez