Challenge

CHANCES

OPPORTUNITIES

Learning Objectives

Why do gifted children need to be challenged?

What are specific chances for challenge?

What are specific opportunities for challenge?

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Why challenge?

Prevents Underachievement

Promotes True Learning and Growth

Builds Resilience and Perseverance

Supports Social-Emotional Health

Encourages Creativity and Critical Thinking

Prepares Them for Future Demands

The difference

Because of something the child says or questions in the moment or because of a reaction, the chance to challenge presents itself to those who are looking for it.

These are planned and are set up beforehand so that when it lends itself to it or students find themselves finished early, there are opportunities to deepen or further the learning.

Intentional

Eyes open

Opportunities for challenge

SCAFFOLDING

Bonus Opportunity

Could be put into:

• Homework
• Assessment
• Project
• Lab
• Assignment

Challenge Question for Math homework

The Number Maze

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You start with the number 1.

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You may repeat the following steps in any order:

Multiply the number by 2

Add 3

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Question:

Is it possible to reach the number 31 exactly?

If so, show one sequence of steps.

If not, explain why it is impossible.

Assessments

Regardless of what was on the test, what was the most important thing you learned during this unit (content/skill/other) and why is it so important?

Expansion

Do you have a plan?

• Tiered learning assignments
• Real-world problem-solving activities
• Open-ended questions and self-directed assignments
• Creative arts integration
• Educational technology

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Expansion activities by subject area

ELA

• Write an alternate ending to the story.
• Create a diary entry from the perspective of a minor character.
• Compare the text to a different book, movie, or current event.
• Develop discussion questions for a book club.
• Turn a scene into a short play or comic strip.

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• Create and solve a real-world word problem using today’s concept.
• Find multiple methods to solve the same problem.
• Design a puzzle or riddle for classmates using the concept.
• Explore patterns, “what if” scenarios, or generalizations.
• Research how the math skill is used in a specific career.

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• Extend an experiment with a new variable.
• Build a model or diagram that explains the concept.
• Connect the lesson to a real-world problem (climate change, medicine, technology).
• Design an investigation that could test a related question.
• Write a “how it works” article for a younger student audience.

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• Create a primary source (diary entry, letter, newspaper article) from the time period.
• Debate how events might have changed if a key decision were different.
• Research an underrepresented perspective in the lesson.
• Map connections between past events and modern issues.
• Develop a mini-presentation teaching the concept to peers.

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MATH

SCIENCE

SOCIAL STUDIES

The Problem (Real-World Impact)

Illustrate and explain:

• What humans are doing (building, fishing, pollution, farming, etc.)
• Why humans are doing it (jobs, food, homes, profit)
• What is happening to the ecosystem because of this

Draw or diagram THREE solutions:

• Helps people the most
• Helps the ecosystem the most
• A balanced compromise

Each solution must include:

• One benefit
• One drawback

Reflection Questions:

• How does learning about the suffering and loss during the Trail of Tears make you feel?
• What would you have done if you were in the position of a Native American leader during this time? A solider moving them?
• How does this event make you think about fairness, justice, and responsibility in your own life?

Scaffolding

Using more and more challenging questions to increase the level of thinking students are doing

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How might this story change if it were set in today’s world?

What happens to the Logan children on their way to school with the bus?

Why is land ownership so important to the Logan family?

How can the Logans’ strategies for standing up against injustice be applied in real life?

What are the similarities and differences between T.J. and Stacey?

Which character shows the most courage in the story? Support your view with examples.

Lower level Bloom’s

Higher level Bloom’s

Middle level Bloom’s

Scaffolding on assessments

FOR EXAMPLE:

Name the Amendments in the Bill of Rights and what each of them does.

Explain how three of the Amendments from the Bill of Rights help to bring about freedom to Americans.

Pick one of the Amendments from the Bill of Rights you feel is the most important to our country. Justify why it is important with several real world examples to back your position

EXTENSIONS

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• Students explain in words or diagrams how they solved the problem.
• Can extend to adding 3 fractions or mixed numbers for challenge.

Chances for challenge

Probing Questions

Open-ended:

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They require more than a simple yes or no answer.

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Encourage deeper thought:

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They prompt the respondent to think critically and explore their thoughts and feelings.

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Seek details:

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They aim to gather more information and specific details about a situation.

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Follow-up questions:

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They are often used as follow-up questions to gain a more comprehensive understanding.

Probing Questions

WHY?

COULD YOU EXPLAIN?

WHAT WOULD THAT LOOK LIKE?

WHAT IF?

Why did you solve the problem that way?

Could you explain what you meant when you said he was a dark character?

What would it look like if you had introduced this variable?

What if World War II had been prevented?

Interests

When a student shows an interest in something, you fan that flame

Mentors

The Plunge

• Passion
• Plan
• Pitch
• Project
• Product
• Presentation

6 Ps of Passion Projects

What tools will you need to challenge your students?

How will you create opportunities to challenge students?

Will you be looking for chances to challenge your students?

Email

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