# 222. What to Do With Fast Finishers - Managing Different Students’ Paces

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Podcast: [Secondary Science Simplified™](https://stenobird.com/podcast/secondary-science-simplified-4520161)
Published: 2026-02-16T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode222
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Fast finishers can throw your whole class off pace when you’re already feeling behind. In this episode, I share how to manage fast finishers during notes, practice, labs, projects, and tests without adding more to your plate. I explain why differentiating notes is worth the effort, how to create a “no idle hands” classroom culture, and simple ways to give early finishers meaningful work. These are practical systems I used in my own classroom to reset expectations, keep students engaged, and w...

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