The purpose of recitation is to help students learn how to apply the information they've learned in lecture. You can help by giving insights into the reasoning that you've used to arrive at a solution. It is important, however, for students to be actively involved in the recitation.

What's the point of recitation?

Recitation classes (sometimes called recitation sections) allow students to learn and review the material in a small group environment. This often fosters confidence in students to participate and ask questions in the class, without the pressure of a large audience.

What is recitation in education?

In academia, recitation is a presentation made by a student to demonstrate knowledge of a subject or to provide instruction to others. ... In its most basic form, a student would recite verbatim poems or essays of others, either to the teacher or tutor directly, or in front of a class or body of assembled students.