Free Response Questions (FRQs)
Definition
Open-ended questions that require students to provide detailed written responses rather than selecting from predetermined answer choices. These questions often assess higher-order thinking skills and require critical analysis.
Analogy
FRQs are like writing an essay or giving a speech. You have the freedom to express your thoughts and ideas in detail, providing evidence and examples to support your arguments.
Related terms
Short Answer Questions: Questions that require concise written responses but do not demand as much depth as FRQs.
Essay Questions: Similar to FRQs, these questions require longer written responses with more extensive analysis and argumentation.
Problem Solving Questions: Questions that present real-world scenarios or mathematical problems for which students need to apply their knowledge and skills to find solutions.
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