Pacing is the speed or rate at which an instructor presents the task in a lesson. Pacing may also refer to the speed at which progress is made through a particular curriculum or instructional program.

There's a correlation between effective pacing and student engagement, so it's crucial to consider the speed at which you move through a lesson and the rate of delivery for different parts of the lesson. When pacing is too slow, students often become bored and disengaged. When it's too fast, some may not grasp what's being taught and get lost—or discouraged.