Create a question bank from class transcripts

Creating a question bank from class transcripts involves extracting key concepts, facts, and themes from the transcript content and then formulating questions that test understanding, recall, application, and analysis. Here’s a step-by-step guide you can follow, along with examples:

Step 1: Read and Understand the Transcript

• Identify main topics and subtopics.

• Highlight important definitions, concepts, dates, formulas, and examples.

• Note any questions the instructor posed or answered during class.

Step 2: Categorize Content

Group the content into categories such as:

• Factual Recall (Who, What, When, Where)

• Conceptual Understanding (Explain, Describe, Summarize)

• Application (How would you use…, Solve this problem)

• Analysis and Critical Thinking (Compare, Contrast, Why, Evaluate)

Step 3: Formulate Questions

Create different types of questions:

• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Short Answer Questions

• True/False Questions

• Essay/Discussion Questions

• Problem-solving/Case Studies

Example:

Transcript Excerpt:
“Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll present in their leaves. It involves the intake of carbon dioxide and release of oxygen.”

Sample Questions:

• Factual Recall:
  Q: What pigment do green plants use to capture sunlight during photosynthesis?
  A: Chlorophyll.

• Conceptual Understanding:
  Q: Explain the process of photosynthesis in your own words.

• True/False:
  Q: Photosynthesis releases carbon dioxide as a byproduct. (False)

• Application:
  Q: How would a lack of sunlight affect the rate of photosynthesis in plants?

• Analysis:
  Q: Compare photosynthesis and cellular respiration in terms of energy usage and gas exchange.

Step 4: Compile and Organize the Question Bank

• Arrange questions by topic or difficulty.

• Include answers or a separate answer key.

• Tag questions by type and learning objective for easy selection.

If you want, you can share a specific transcript or topic, and I can help you generate a customized question bank directly from that content.