Through my research thus far, I have been introduced to many methods and techniques that aim to ensure all students are motivated and engaged with the learning material. In my own teaching, I have been trying to make connections so that students are able to perceive activities as being meaningful. This technique leads to rich discussions where most students contribute in a purposeful way. They are able to provide insight and add comments to shape an important and meaningful discussion. I have also used the think-pair-share technique but on one occasion, gave students too much time to pair up which led to conversations about other irrelevant topics. Through discussions with teachers, I have come to realize that the “sharing” aspect is the most important so that teachers are able to assess their students’ level of understanding. Offering more time for sharing ideas and thoughts gives all students, including the quieter ones, the opportunity to engage in classroom discussions.