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Should I challenge my class with interesting puzzles, or drone on and crank out answers to standard problems? Any tips?
Dragonfall said:Should I challenge my class with interesting puzzles, or drone on and crank out answers to standard problems? Any tips?
Puzzles can help improve critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and memory retention. They also promote collaboration and teamwork among students, as well as providing a fun and engaging way to learn new concepts.
Puzzles can be used in a variety of ways in the classroom. They can be used as a warm-up activity, a review game, or as part of a larger lesson. Puzzles can also be customized to fit specific lesson objectives and can be used in any subject area.
Puzzles can be adapted to fit any age group, from preschoolers to high school students. The difficulty and complexity of the puzzles can be adjusted based on the age and ability level of the students.
When designing puzzles for the classroom, it's important to consider the diverse needs of your students. Make sure to include a variety of puzzle types, such as visual, auditory, and hands-on puzzles, to cater to different learning styles. You can also provide options for students to work in groups or individually, and offer different levels of difficulty for students to choose from.
There are many online resources and apps available that can help you create and customize puzzles for your classroom. Some popular options include Puzzle Maker by Discovery Education, Puzzlemaker by Discovery Education, and Crossword Labs. You can also create your own puzzles using pen and paper or by using manipulatives, such as blocks or tangrams.