How many clicker

questions should be asked

Asking clicker questions in the classroom can help to engage students to interact with the materials, participate in discussions, and even build a sense of community. Clicker questions are also an effective way to measure student understanding. But how many should be asked?

The answer depends on the particular subject and class size. Generally speaking, 10-15 clicker questions are about right for a 50-minute lecture. In larger classes (over 150 students), you may want to add a few more. The same goes for courses that focus primarily on problem solving, as many clicker problems will need to be posed by the instructor in order to cover all topics adequately.

Nevertheless, it's important not to use too many clicker questions, as they can become tedious and overwhelming for students. Too much structure can stifle creativity and engagement, so it's better to keep things informal. If you're concerned that your students aren't actually learning anything from your lectures/presentations/discussions—or if participation is low—consider including more interactive learnings activities such as group work or debates instead of simply adding more clickers.

Also make sure that your clicker questions require thoughtful engagement—not just regurgitating facts that are readily found online or textbooks. Look for open-ended inquiries or opinion-based queries that challenge student thinking and encourage lively conversations among them. Asking higher-level thinking prompts can be highly educational and spark interest much better than simple recall questions without any context or deeper meaning behind them.

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