I think I read it here, but someone does this with the following twist -- each team can only ask one question. Thus, questions come up in a team and they have to work to the one thing that they don't understand (and explain what they do to teammates who don't). They also need a backup or two in case another teams asks it (or, the teams coordinate). - Bill Pat said: > Duane, > > I had the same kind of students' reaction when I first introduced TBL. > Instead of giving hints, I chose to offer a Question & Answer period (5 to > 10 minutes) prior to the iRAT. It is important to say that you will answer > all questions even if they are on the test. > > The response has been great. It has completely alleviated students' anxiety > regarding the iRAT. > > Pat -- Bill Goffe Department of Economics SUNY Oswego, 416 Mahar Hall Oswego, NY 13126 315-312-3444(v), 315-312-5444(f) [log in to unmask] http://cook.rfe.org