Di Quiz

Differentiation Quiz: True or False

1. Differentiation is individualized instruction.

False

It is individualized instruction but it is not limited to just that. It includes everyone, not only those that are slow learners but also the gifted students. Students can take different routes yet all head for the same direction.

2. Differentiated instruction means having high expectations for all students. 3. In differentiated instruction, students are always grouped homogeneously (based on readiness)

True

4. Differentiated assignments should be offered at all times. 5. Differentiation means assigning more work to some students and less to others. 6. A differentiated classroom provides choice

False

There are many times when it is not appropriate or necessary to offer at all times

False

This allows for different levels of work to be assigned based on student readiness, interest or learning profile.

True

With the teacher’s guidance, choice allows students to choose ways to learn and to demonstrate what they have learned.

7. A learning contract is used with students who have behavior problems.

False

A learning contract is between a teacher and a student and the teacher specifies the necessary skills expected to be learned by the student and required components of the assignment, while the student identifies methods for completing the tasks.

8. Tiering assignments means that they are watered down for slow students.

False

9. Pre-and ongoing assessment guides differentiated instruction. 10. Anchor activities are busy work.

True

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False

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False

This allows teachers to provide instruction aimed at a high level of understanding All students are expected to achieve at optimal levels Students can be grouped based on interest, readiness or their learning profile Students work as part of many different groups depending on tasks and content Flexible grouping options

The purpose of tiering assignments is so that a teacher can meet the educational needs of a classroom of students with diverse abilities Also, to focus on prior knowledge and continue to build upon it

Pre and on-going assessment allows teachers to adjust instruction in response to the students needs • •

They are high quality filler activities for those who finish an assignment earlier than most or can be used to fill a time slot. Must be worthy of a student’s time and relevant.

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