6.ELAR.12.C
Refine the major research question, if necessary, guided by the answers to a secondary set of questions; August 2019 Update Page 5 §110.B. Middle School.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
AI-generated as a starting point — sign in to edit.Vocabulary
major research questionsecondary set of questionsanswersrefinementinquiry
Skills
- refine (the major research question based on answers) #dok3
- analyze (answers to secondary questions for guiding refinement) #dok3
- identify (when refinement of the research question is necessary) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify when a major research question needs refinement during the inquiry process. #dok2
- I can analyze answers to secondary questions to decide if my major research question should change. #dok3
- I can refine a major research question by using information gained from secondary questions. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Research is an evolving process where questions may need to change as new information is discovered.
- Analyzing answers to secondary questions helps shape and improve the focus of research.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean to refine a research question?
- Why might a major research question need to change during an inquiry?
- How can answers to secondary questions influence the main question in a research project?
- What strategies can you use to decide if your research question needs revision?
- How does refining a research question improve the quality of your research?