Challenge: The student doesn’t understand the instruction on the die (e.g., “Try a different way!”). Tip: It’s helpful to go through each challenge together when introducing the activity and provide concrete examples for clarification.
Challenge: The student feels disappointed when they don’t succeed on the first try and find it hard to stay motivated to try again. Tip: Emphasize that the goal is not a perfect solution, but rather to explore different approaches.
Challenge: Students often automatically choose the “ask for help” option. Tip: It’s important to actively encourage the use of other challenges too, for example by prompting students to try independently first.
Challenge: Fast-finishing students may become underchallenged if they complete the task too quickly. Tip: For these students, you can assign an extra challenge – solving the task using a different strategy – to further develop cognitive flexibility.
