This document discusses why teachers ask questions and different types of questions. It begins by listing reasons why teachers ask questions, such as to arouse curiosity, clarify concepts, and encourage higher-level thinking. It then describes 5 types of questions from factual to those requiring comparisons. The document also discusses probing questions like extension, clarification, and justification questions. It stresses that the type of assessment and tasks/questions should match the intended cognitive level based on Bloom's taxonomy. It provides an example story and video to illustrate classroom activities.