In the Classroom

DBQs and You!

"I have three children, one in 5^th grade, 8^th grade, and 11^th grade; and they are all talking about DBQs. As a parent, I have no idea what they are, what they look like, or what importance they have in my children's education."

This response is likely to occur in homes today. With all the change in school reform, Document based Questions(DBQs) are relevant and linked to the Learning Standards. A useful site to gather information on DBQs format, look at sample questions, or examine student responses follows below:

http://pittsford.monroe.edu/ss99/dbq/dbq.htm
http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/germ/neh/gruppe2/principles.html

Two other sites that address DBQs, talk about "coaching tips," and provide insight in DBQs:

www.tier.net/oestrich/DBQs.htm
www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/dbq/Joe.htm