O-T-Q+Strategy

Another major strategy is O-T-Q: O Observe objectively T Think reflectively Q Question frequently O-T-Q derives from research (Barell, 1992) on inquiry with third graders. When asked to generate questions about recent visits to museums, Disney World, or historical sites, most students had real difficulties forming questions. What helped was drawn from what scientists do: First observe and gather infor- mation, then analyze and relate the information to what they know, and finally generate questions.