Lower order questions are those that require “brief thought” and a basic amount of understanding of an already learned subject or area. These kinds of questions are meant to encourage students to recall or remember basic information.

(“Lower Order Questions - TAP Facilitator Resource Center” n.d.)

Also see Higher order questions.

Bibliography

“Lower Order Questions - TAP Facilitator Resource Center.” n.d. Accessed December 21, 2022. https://sites.google.com/site/tapfacilitatorresourcecenter/questioning-techniques/lower-order-questions.