Extending your waiting time after asking a question makes room for methodical thinkers and shy students—and can improve class participation rates as much as 30%. ⁠ ⁠ Meanwhile, asking students to think-pair-share before soliciting answers can boost participation rates up to 70% compared to immediately calling on students.⁠ ⁠ Sources: Mundelsee & Jurkowski, 2021; Rowe, 1986⁠ ⁠ Visit our link in bio to read the research and subscribe to our monthly newsletter The Research Is In.👆️