Wait-time must be implemented judiciously, however. For example, if students are involved in a form of drill and practice, such as with multiplication facts, quick answers are desirable and wait-times should be short. Also, if a student appears uneasy, we may choose to intervene earlier. On the other hand, students need time to respond to questions asking them to apply, analyze, or evaluate information. In general, increasing wait-time reduces student anxiety rather than increasing it, because a climate of support is established. All students are expected to participate, they’re given time to think about their responses, and they know that the teacher will help them if they’re unable to answer.