Think+Pair+Share

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=__**THINK, PAIR, SHARE!**__ =

__**What is it?**__ Think, Pair, Share activities involve having students work in small groups to discuss content relevant topics. This activity is designed to help students create and form their own ideas of topics first before sharing them with their partners. It is intended to have more of the students respond to questions and discussion instead of having only a select few continually be the ones that answer the questions. Think-Pair-Share activities are designed to encourage the students to think about their responses and share with others.

__**How is it used?**__ Think, Pair, Share is used in times of discussion. Generally teachers take advantage of think pair share activities when they desire to have the students formulate their own understandings of subjects and discuss it amongst themselves. The activity is used as a means of stimulating more discussions amongst the students in hopes of broadening their knowledge of the topic as well as being able to develop their ability to think for themselves and formulate their own thoughts.

To begin a think pair share activity:
 * 1) announce a topic or problem to solve to the students.
 * 2) Allow the students approximately 30 seconds to form their own answers to the question.
 * 3) Ask students to pair up with their partners and discuss their answers.
 * 4) Allow the students approximately 1 minute to discuss their answers. The teacher should be walking around the room to make sure the students are staying on task.
 * 5) Call the students' attention to the front of the room. Randomly call on a few students to share their ideas with the class.

__**When is it used?**__ This activity can be used at any point during the day! Some teachers use it as a means of creating foreshadowing discussions during times of reading while other teachers use it as a means of having students interact with material in a more relaxed atmosphere.