Back-and-Forth

Back-and-Forth allows students to share their understanding and check each other’s explanations for accuracy. This approach helps students correct misunderstandings and solidify their grasp of a topic.

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When to use:

Entry task

New vocabulary

Review sessions

 

Steps:

1. Students split into pairs.

2. Partner A explains a problem, process, concept, etc., to Partner B.

3. Partner B writes down Partner A’s explanation.

4. Partner A checks the written explanation for accuracy, ensuring it captures their explanation correctly.

5. Partner B explains verbally while Partner A writes and checks for accuracy.