Using Concept Questions To Know Students Comprehension

What is concept questions?

Concept questions are simple questions used by a teacher to check the student's understanding about terms or vocabulary items. Concept question is a way how to ask student whether he/she knows a certain word.

How to apply concept questions?

Observe the following examples:

1. Past event

I went to Surabaya yesterday.

Concept question: Did I stay at home yesterday?, Did I go to Surabaya last week?

2. Daily Routine.

The boy always goes jogging every Sunday.

Concept question: Does he always go jogging every Monday?

Note: Teachers should consider the following:

• Ask the students by answering 'yes' or 'no'. Every answers indicate the students' understanding.


• Make the concept question easily and not confusing.


• Use gesture is suggested.