As mentors/teachers we know that sometimes it is worse for the mentees to be given the answer instead of reasoning their way to the answer.

How can this be done effectively?

• Ask questions, simply being told something does not really mean it will be learned. Knowledge needs to be practiced.

• Allow time for the mentee to logic about the answer, don't expect the answer right away. On a classroom setting this will also increased the number of volunteered and appropriate answers by students.

• Mold an "IDK" into an answer by giving hints, slowing moving towards the right answer. On classroom settings ask whole class or another individual.

• Reward a "right" answer with a follow up. Maybe connect it to the next topic.

Accountable Strategies

• Review content before moving onto more complex topics.
• In a collaborative setting, ask questions related to comments from mentees.
• Ask for summarization/recapping of the content.
• Press for accuracy if it is missing or needed.
• Take advantage of prior knowledge, team/work/class.
• Don't forget about reasoning. Often times the right process is more important than the answer. Ask how the mentee reached their conclusion.