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First developed in the early 1980s, Think-Pair-Share has become an enduring classroom activity. Its longevity may stem from its effectiveness in increasing participation, reinforcing key concepts, and aiding in recall. But even the most engaging learning strategies can become boring for students if they’re overused. Here are some variations of Think-Pair-Share to try out. 16 Variations on Think-Pair-Share to Keep Students Engaged Todd Finley
16 Variations on Think-Pair-Share to Keep Students Engaged
Think-pair-share is a classic learning strategy. To keep it from getting stale, teachers should try one of these creative tweaks, writes professor of English education Todd Finley. Read the full article for 12 more variations.
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5 Strategies to Improve Students’ Listening Skills
Active listening is a skill. Here’s how you can help students practice it. 👂
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Small Steps to Simplify Lessons Can Have a Big Impact in the Classroom
This approach to lesson planning reduces cognitive overload—for students *and* for you. 🧠 Discover small shifts that make a big impact on learning:
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5 Vocabulary Games That Build Content Knowledge
Engaging games support student understanding of subject-specific vocabulary and help ensure retention of content knowledge.
2-Minute Read. Teaching Strategies. 27 Super-Smart, Teacher-Tested Closing Activities. In the last minutes of class, students’ minds are often focused on what lies ahead—lunch, an upcoming test, a chat with friends. But there's a valuable opportunity to reinforce and make sense of new learning during those last few moments.
27 Super-Smart, Teacher-Tested Closing Activities
Just 5 minutes can have a big impact on students’ understanding. Try setting aside some time at the end of a class period for these educator-tested closing activities! 💯⏰
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16 Variations on Think-Pair-Share to Keep Students Engaged
Teachers and students use this classic learning strategy often. To keep it from getting stale, try these tweaks.
Teaching kids how to make smart money decisions is critical to preparing them for life after school. Research shows that “students are more likely to budget, save and manage their credit after they take a financial literacy class,” writes Nimah Gobir for KQED's Mindshift. Since a financial literacy course may not be possible for many schools, here are ideas to slip engaging lessons about financial planning into the curriculum.
5 Financial Literacy Lessons That Pull Students In
Here’s a starter kit of simple financial literacy ideas to incorporate into everyday classes!⁠ ⁠ For two more teacher-tested lessons, read the full article.
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4 Old Habits I Pruned From My Teaching Routine
By reconsidering your teaching patterns—from how you grade to where students sit—you can remind yourself of the value of flexibility and trying new things. Read the full article for all 4 habits.
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5 Essential Tech Talks to Have With Students
To set the stage for successful student use of technology, discuss expectations around how tech like AI should and shouldn’t be used in your classroom.
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7 Ways to Balance Joy With Rigor in Math Class
Finding little pockets of joy in math class can motivate students to keep trying. 💫 Here are a few teacher-tested strategies to get you started.
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Formative assessment doesn’t have to be time-consuming—it can even be fun! 🤩 Here are 28 creative, low-stakes strategies.
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Using the ‘Would You Rather’ Game for Reasoning and Reflection
Many of us remember playing “Would you rather…” as a kid—but you can actually turn this game into a tool for assessment and encouraging higher-order thinking skills with your students! Here’s how.💡
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An idea to shake up report cards this year. 💡
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How do you support deep thinking for your students? K Collier says, “One helpful strategy is providing students a visual that matches with question type and depth.” Dig into her anchor chart... 🌸 Surface level questions are quick to answer (think multiple choice or fill in the blank) and can be supported with easy to find text evidence. 🌸 Deep level questions are more complex (think constructed response) and require students to process the text through inferencing, analyzi… See more
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