Kagan Cooperative Learning Padlet by Logan Powers-Beemer

lpowersbeemer1 — 2025-10-08 19:33:26 UTC

Think-Pair-Share is a cooperative learning strategy that helps everyone participate and learn by thinking about a question, discussing it with a partner, and share their ideas with the class.

It's a part of the Kagan structures, which help students learn through teamwork and communication.

lpowersbeemer1 — 2025-10-08 19:35:57 UTC

Think: Students take a moment to think quietly about a question/topic.
Pair: Students turn to a partner and share their ideas.
Share: Pairs share their answers or insights with the class.

lpowersbeemer1 — 2025-10-08 19:38:25 UTC

You can use think-pair-share during:

Reading discussions
Science and social studies questions
Math problem-solving
Morning meetings
The teacher reads the question first, gives think time, and then signals student to "turn and talk" before class shares

lpowersbeemer1 — 2025-10-08 19:41:36 UTC

Example Question (Science lesson):

"How does the Sun help life on Earth?"

Students first think quietly about their answer, then discuss with a partner, and finally share their partner's idea with the class.

This helps everyone practice listening, speaking, and building on each other's ideas.

lpowersbeemer1 — 2025-10-08 19:45:10 UTC