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Problem framing for students

A longform PQK essay on problem framing for students, written for students, families, and schools who need the craft explained at working length.

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Local friction first

This page is for a student staring at a large theme. A problem has a setting, a friction, and a possible observation. Narrow field friction into an inquiry question.

Grievance, wish, problem

Separate a complaint, a wish, and a problem a short log could actually test. Keep four-column friction log, researchable question, dated evidence, revised model.

What a stranger could observe

A planetary slogan with no doorway is still a wish. Walk to a place you can return to.

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