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In the think-pair-share strategy, students think on their own about a topic and then pair with another student to discuss their thoughts. Finally, the pair shares their thoughts with the rest of the class. This structure facilitates independent thinking and fosters a sense of confidence while engaging students in revising their hypotheses based on others’ opinions.