80/20 Principle Applications
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Objective
I can identify situations in my own life where the 80/20 principle might be applicable and explain how to leverage it.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
12 questions
Briefly explain the 80/20 principle (Pareto principle) in your own words.
Give a personal example of a situation where you suspect the 80/20 principle might apply.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe a goal you have related to your physical fitness. Identify one or two activities that you believe contribute most significantly to achieving that goal (the 20% effort). Explain how focusing on these activities, based on the 80/20 principle, could help you reach your fitness goal more effectively. Think about your academic studies. Identify one or two study habits or learning strategies that you believe yield the greatest understanding or improvement in your grades (the 20% effort). Explain how prioritizing these habits, based on the 80/20 principle, could improve your overall academic performance.”
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