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Provide multiple equivalent project options, but keep the number of choices limited to ensure that students have enough time to complete an assignment.

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  • This allows more freedom in choosing what interests students, while maintaining fairness.
  • Students might not have enough time to finish an assignment if they have too many choices because they get caught up in making a decision.

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