Talk it through
Think, pair, share
Think, pair, share gives pupils time to think about a question on their own, then to agree their best answer with a partner, then to share it with the class.
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How to run it
- Ask the question and give silent thinking time.
- Pairs agree on their best answer and why.
- Take answers from pairs chosen at random, not only hands up.
Why it works
Thinking time and a partner to talk to mean every pupil has an answer ready, not only the quickest.
In other subjects
Maths: which is bigger, and how do you know?Science: what would happen if...?
Use in Slides
Chalk plans a deck with this task in it, written for your lesson.
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