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When students are struggling, use Think-Pair-Share.

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  • First you ask students to think about the question and write down their ideas.
  • Next you have students pair up and discuss.
  • Finally, invite pairs to share their ideas with the larger group.
  • This activity is a great way to help a struggling class move forward through their own hard-work and teamwork.

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