Do, pair, share
Participants perform a short task alone, then compare with a partner, and finally share with the whole group.
Why
To get everyone involved in a discussion; to discover the current level of understanding of the whole group.
Materials Needed
Writing and drawing tools, plus any materials needed for the task
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time Required
- 10–20 min
How to do it
| Steps | Suggested time |
|---|---|
| Give participants the short activity or question you’d like them to answer, with a time limit for how long they have to work alone. | 1–2 minutes |
| As participants complete the activity, observe what they are writing or drawing to see how everyone is doing. | 2–5 minutes |
| When time is up, ask participants to get together with a partner to discuss what they did and compare notes. | 1 minute |
| Again, observe each pair as they discuss to check how they are doing. | 2–5 minutes |
| Ask for voluteers or call on pairs to share what they came up with with the whole group. | 5–10 minutes |