question-driven processing

noun

UK /ˈkwɛstʃən ˈdrɪvən ˈprəʊsɛsɪŋ/

US /ˈkwɛstʃən ˈdrɪvən ˈprɑsɛsɪŋ/

Thinking that starts by asking questions to find answers.

The teacher used question-driven processing to help students explore the story.

SYNONYMS

inquiry-based thinking question-led learning curiosity-driven processing question-first reasoning

RELATED WORDS

inquiry curiosity critical thinking exploration reflection

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A way of working through information by asking and answering questions step by step.

During the science project, question-driven processing helped the team test their ideas.

3. A learning method where questions guide what you read or study.

With question-driven processing, she read the chapter looking for answers to her own questions.

4. A problem-solving approach that begins with asking what, why, and how.

The engineer used question-driven processing to figure out why the machine stopped.