A teacher waits three to five seconds after asking a question before choosing a pupil to answer. What is this practice called?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Wait time
- Step 1: The key feature is a pause after the question. Step 2. A pause is called wait time. Answer: Wait time. Why not the others: The other practices involve picking pupils at once, repetition or marking.
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