Convergent thinking questions are those which represent the analysis and integration of given or remembered information. They lead you to an expected end result or answer.
Thought processes involved while asking and answering these questions are explaining, stating relationships, and comparing and contrasting.
Convergent thinking questions usually begin with these words or phrases:
Why...
How...
In what ways...
Examples of convergent thinking questions:
Why was Richard III considered an evil king?
How does gravity differ from electrostatic attraction?
In what ways does Roman drama compare to the heroic epics of
Indian literature?
Ciardiello, Angelo. (1998). Did you ask a good question today? Alternative cognitive and metacognitive strategies. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy. 42, 210-219.
Questioning categories copyright Angelo V. Ciardiello, 1998. Copyright 2002, St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Austin, TX
Created by Barbara A. Jansen, Librarian/Technology Coordinator, Upper School. Modified by Marina High School with permission 01/25/2005.