Which strategy is defined by assigning numbers to students and randomly calling on those numbers to answer?

• A. Numbered Heads Together.
• B. Dramatic play.
• C. Think-pair-share.
• D. Puppet show.

Answer: (A)

This item focuses on a cooperative learning structure that uses assigned numbers to determine who responds after group discussion. In this approach, students are given numbers and work in small groups to discuss the question. After the discussion, the teacher calls a number, and the student who has that number from each group shares the group's answer with the class. This setup promotes accountability because everyone must be prepared to explain the group's thinking, not just the most vocal student. It also encourages participation from all group members and can boost language use as students practice articulating ideas in English.

Dramatic play involves acting out roles, which isn’t about reporting a group answer after discussion. Think-pair-share guides thinking through individual reflection, then partner discussion, and finally sharing with the class, which differs in how responses are generated. Puppet show is a performance activity using puppets, which also differs from the goal of yielding a quick, group-reported answer after discussion.