Giving students the opportunity to discuss questions with a partner before answering improves their engagement and learning.
What does it mean?
Think-Pair-Share is a simple, collaborative learning strategy with three steps: Think. Students consider a question individually
Pair. Students discuss their ideas with a partner to refine their thinking and seek peer support
Share. Selected pairs present their answers to the class. The act of discussing the question creates a safe space where students can ask further questions and practise ideas. This maximises participation because all students are involved in answering each question. Reporting back is also easier because students are repeating an idea they have rehearsed. Finally, it is less scary for pairs to admit that we don’t understand or ask for further support than it is for an individual.
What are the implications for teachers?
Use this strategy to replace ‘hands-up’ during whole-class questioning to secure ma
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