Defining ‘wait time’

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A quick definition of what 'wait time' means.

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Defining ‘wait time’

• Wait time = the time a teacher waits for a student’s answer

• Students need time to

– Understand the question;

– Think about an answer;

– And formulate the response in English

• 3-5 seconds is probably long enough