1. © 2005-2011 www.AlfaroTeachSmart.com 1 Think, Pair, Share* Promotes efficient learning that helps you remember * Developed by Professor Frank Lyman at the University of Maryland in 1981. Read more at: http://www.eazhull.org.uk/nlc/think,_pair,_share.htm

2. © 2005-2011 www.AlfaroTeachSmart.com 2 Think, Pair, Share THREE MAIN STEPS: 1)Think (or read) about a question or issue independently, jotting down thoughts or questions that come to mind. 2)Pair off with a partner. Discuss what you each jotted down; write down things your partner listed that you did not; together with your partner, choose 1-3 most important points you want to share with the group. 3)Share these points in group discussion.

3. © 2005-2011 www.AlfaroTeachSmart.com 3 Think, Pair, Share You can find a template to create Think, Pair, Share exercises at: http://blogs.bgsu.edu/dmoyer/files/2010/07/Think-Pair-Share_template.doc For more on this strategy: http://www.eazhull.org.uk/nlc/think,_pair,_share.htm http://www.eazhull.org.uk/nlc/think,_pair,_share.htm

4. © 2005-2011 www.AlfaroTeachSmart.com 4 LEARNING PYRAMID Average Learning Retention Rates From: NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Science http://www.ntl.org / Lecture 5% Reading 10% Audiovisual - 20% Demonstration - 30% Discussion Group 50% Doing - 75% Teaching Others - 90%