2. Introduction
Think-Pair-Share (TPS) is a collaborative learning
strategy where students collectively work together to
solve a problem or answer to a reading assignment.
This promotes participation, focuses attention, and
engages students.
Pair:
Discuss the answer
with partner.
Share:
Share ideas with the
class.
Think:
Individual students think
about the topic or
answer to a question.
3. Video Example of Think-Pair-Share in action
Source: Reading Rockets
readingrockets.org
4. How to use Think, Pair, Share in the
classroom
• When posed with a question or a problem, ask the students to think
about an answer to the question or problem presented. This is done
individually.
• The students then pair up and discuss their answers with each other.
Talk about similarities, differences, etc.
• Lastly, the students then share their answers with the rest of the class,
promoting discussion and understanding of the topic.
5. Pros and Cons of TPS
Pros
Generation of multiple
ideas.
Small group discussions.
High collaboration.
Inclusive of all students
and teacher.
Cons
Must be structured with
younger students.
Time limit sensitivity.
Loud discussion/noise
during the Pair and
Share stages.
