Use Stand Up-Hand Up-Pair Up at any point in the lesson to structure meaningful conversation.
Before introducing new material to tap into prior knowledge
After a unit to review terms
At the beginning of the school year as a way to review students' knowledge of class rules and procedures
After a math unit to review shapes or problems
Before students begin an assignment, such as an essay, a set of word problems or a science activity/experiment, to gather ideas or formalize procedures
To remediate weak skills
To practice newly learned skills
Steps:
Have all students stand up and put one hand in the air.
Have students walk around the classroom.
Call out "Pair" and have students pair up with the student he or she is standing closest to.
Students that have found partners will put their hands down. Any other students who have not found partners will keep their hands raised until they find a partner.
