As a teacher, introducing the 80/20 principle to students can be both engaging and impactful when you connect it to real-life examples they can relate to. The goal is to help them understand how focusing on the most crucial tasks can lead to greater results with less effort. Here’s how you can explain the 80/20 rule to your students in a narrative way: 1. Start with a Simple Definition Begin by introducing the concept in simple terms: “The 80/20 Principle , also called the Pareto Principle , tells us that in many situations, 80% of the results come from 20% of the efforts . In other words, a small amount of what you do often has a disproportionately large impact on the results you achieve.” 2. Use Real-Life Examples Students Can Relate To a. School Work Example “Imagine you’re preparing for an exam. You have a lot of material to cover, but not all of it will be tested equally. Most likely, 80% of the questions will come from 20% of the topics you studied. For instance, if your teac...