Pair Coach
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A solves exercises and thinks aloud. B watches and coaches. Then switch roles!
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Step-by-step instructions
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Steps
- Work in pairs: one is the solver (A), the other the coach (B).
- The solver does the exercise aloud; the coach observes (timer).
- The coach gives a compliment first, then a tip.
- Swap roles for the next exercise.
- Repeat until all exercises are done.
Settings
- Exercises — required. One per line. You can't start without at least one. (Tip: an even number, so both roles get equal turns.)
- Time per exercise — optional, default 90 s.
Tip: generate exercises with AI
Out of ideas? Ask Microsoft Copilot: “Give me 8 exercises about [topic] for students aged [age], one per line.” Paste the lines into the Exercises field.
Tips for the facilitator
Thinking aloud and giving supportive feedback
The partner guides, without giving away the answer
Known in IT as pairing: fewer mistakes, better results
For tasks where the thinking matters more than the answer
Prepared tasks or exercises — enter them into the system, one per line. Use an even number so that A and B have the same number of turns.
Time per task — configure this in the settings (default 90 seconds; includes both solving and thinking aloud together).
More time: for more complex tasks or more detailed explanations.
With written commentary: the coach writes down observations before giving feedback.
Without role switching: if one participant needs more practice — A solves several tasks in a row.
Mathematics: solving equations or problems with an explanation at each step.
Languages: constructing sentences or grammatical structures with commentary.
History: explaining the causes and consequences of an event out loud.
Training and teams: practising algorithms or situation analysis.
The structure is based on Pair Problem Solving from cooperative learning. Develops metacognitive skills — awareness of one's own thinking process — and a culture of constructive feedback within a pair.
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