Tips and Tricks for dealing with challenges

  • Challenge: Students find it difficult to accept mistakes, which can lead to a loss of motivation.
    Tip: It is worth emphasizing that making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process and that persistent effort is the key to progress.
  • Challenge: Students often rush and choose without thinking so that they can move on as quickly as possible
    Tip: It can be helpful to ask students to briefly explain their choices, as this promotes conscious thinking and reflective learning.
  • Challenge: Students find it difficult to change strategies and tend to repeat the same solution.
    Tip: It is advisable to help them and give them tips on trying new approaches (e.g., drawing, using aids, changing the order).
  • Challenge: Some students become uncertain and find it more difficult to try again if they have made a mistake before.
    Tip: It is important to reinforce that every new attempt is part of the learning process and that perseverance should be recognized, not just the correct solution.
  • Challenge: Students progress at different rates, which can cause tension within the group.
    Tip: The activity can also be used in a differentiated form, so that each student can work at their own pace and the teacher can provide personalized support.