2026 AAEA Summer Conference

When time is short and materials are limited, “rigor” often turns into more worksheets instead of better thinking. This session shows how to convert any standard or objective into a high-engagement micro-challenge using only paper, pencil, and a timer—while keeping topics community-safe and student anxiety low. Participants will experience three fast structures (argument, design, and reasoning), then leave with a simple planning template and a ready-to-use menu of micro-challenges they can run tomorrow.