 When a teacher asks a question students tend to want to answer right away But when a question requires them to think more deeply the teacher can use the wait time method The teacher prepares the students by saying something like I'm going to ask a question But I want you to wait and think for a few moments. I'll signal when I'm ready for your answers Then the teacher asks the question The wait time lasts a few seconds Then the teacher signals for the students to give their answers This method seems simple, but it is important to allow time for students to think more deeply about a question