Think-Pair-Share Challenge

Is the following an Example or Non-Example of Think-Pair-Share?

The teacher lectures for 30 minutes and then asks students to raise their hands to answer questions without any partner discussion.

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Is the following an Example or Non-Example of Think-Pair-Share?

• Students individually attempt a math problem, then pair up to explain

• their strategy and check their answers before sharing solutions with the class. 

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Is the following an Example or Non-Example of Think-Pair-Share?

Students are given a worksheet to complete individually without any opportunity to discuss their answers with a partner.

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Is the following an Example or Non-Example of Think-Pair-Share?

The teacher asks a question, and one student answers it in front of the class without any prior thinking or partner interaction.

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Is the following an Example or Non-Example of Think-Pair-Share?

After observing an experiment, students individually write down their observations, then pair up to compare notes and come to a shared conclusion before presenting to the group.

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Is the following an Example or Non-Example of Think-Pair-Share?

• After reading a story, students individually think about the main character's motivation, then pair up to discuss their interpretations before sharing them with the class. 

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Is the following an Example or Non-Example of Think-Pair-Share?

The teacher asks a question and calls on individual students to answer without any prior thinking or partner discussion

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What is the first step in the Think-Pair-Share protocol?

• Pair with a partner.

• Share ideas by talking turns listening and speaking.

• Thumbs up when ready.

• Think about the question.

What should you do after thinking about the question in the Think-Pair-Share protocol?

• Share ideas by talking turns listening and speaking.

• Pair with a partner.

• Thumbs up when ready.

• Write down your answer.

What is the main activity in the "Share" step of the Think-Pair-Share protocol?

• Thinking about the question.

• Pairing with a partner.

• Taking turns listening and speaking.

• Giving a thumbs up.