ICQs ( Instruction Checking Questions ) 🎯What they are: Questions you ask to check if students actually understood your instructions ( the "how" of the task, not the content ) . Why you use them: Because students often nod along even when they’re clueless. You don’t want them lost five minutes later.
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Example: You’ve told your class: “Work in pairs, one person asks questions, the other answers. You have three minutes. ”
ICQ: “Are you working alone or with a partner?”
ICQ: “How much time do you have?”
👉 Rule of thumb: Keep ICQs short, simple, yes/no or A/B style. Don’t ask, “Do you understand?”—that’s useless. Students will always say yes.
CCQs ( Concept Checking Questions ) 🧠
What they are: Questions you ask to check if students understand the meaning of new language ( the concept ) , not the form or pronunciation.
Why you use them: Because parroting the word ≠ understanding it. You need proof they’ve got the meaning down.
Example: Teaching “borrow”:
CCQ: “If I borrow money, is it mine forever?” ( No )
CCQ: “Do I have to give it back?” ( Yes )
CCQ: “Am I giving or taking?” ( Taking—for a while )
👉 Rule of thumb: CCQs are specific to the target language, and usually phrased so learners can answer with short, clear replies.
The Quick Contrast ⚡
ICQ = checking if they know what to do.
CCQ = checking if they know what it means.
