What do you call a pair of learners working together with the rest of the group observing?

• A. Open pair
• B. Closed pair
• C. Paired work
• D. Small group

Answer: (A)

Open pair work is when two students work together in front of the rest of the class, with others observing. That exact setup—two learners collaborating while the group watches—fits this term, because it emphasizes visibility and the audience role of the other learners. It also aligns with how teachers often use observation to provide feedback or model practices.

Closed pair work would be two students working without the group watching, so it wouldn’t match the scenario. Paired work is a general label for two people working together, but it doesn’t specify whether the group observes. A small group involves three or more learners, which isn’t the case here.