Think, Pair, Share provides students with the notion of "food for thought." This strategy helps students formulate individual ideas and also share their ideas with other students. It encourages classroom participation. This helps for students who are shy to give their response to a whole-class discussion. This relieves anxiety students may feel by talking to their neighbor. Think, pair, share also provides think time for students to gather their response to the question posted. Students are actively involved in their thinking; critical information stays with them as they further discuss a topic.