Point–Touch Signal

The process is:  

• The teacher stands facing the students while pointing at the whiteboard.  
• The teacher asks the question and gives ‘think time’.
• During think time the teacher’s hand, with finger extended, stays motionless. 
• At the end of think time the teacher raises their finger four to six centimetres and then touches to the left of the item clearly and decisively.  
• Students respond when the teacher touches to the left of the item. 
• The teacher avoids blocking the item on the whiteboard with their hand or arm, ensuring that all students can see the items on the board.