Differentiation Quiz: True or False??
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1.Differentiation is individualized instruction 2. Differentiated instruction means having high expectation for all students. 3. In differentiated instruction, students are always grouped homogeneously (based on readiness) 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. 7. A learning contract is used with students who
Why or why not?
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To differentiate instruction is to recognize students varying background knowledge, readiness, language, preferences in learning, interests, and to react responsively.
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It believes everyone can learn, they just take different paths to get there.
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Students may be grouped differently depending on what the teacher feels is most appropriate. In some cases groups may consist of a lower and higher level student.
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It is not always possible to offer it at all times, but it is important to try to as often as possible.
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It may mean assigning different assignments with the same focus to students of different learning levels, but the amount of work is equitable. It is important to offer choices to suite different types of learning styles. (Tic Tac Know board)
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A learning contract is used for giving students choice on assignments. There are certain criteria,
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have behavior problems. 8. Tiering assignments means that they are watered down for slow students. 9. Pre- and ongoing assessment guides differentiated instruction. 10. Anchor activities are busy work. •
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but students are given a lot of leeway. It means students are assessed at different levels of complexity, based on the students learning level. It is important to know what students’ understandings are to know what needs more work. They enforce information taught during class and give students an opportunity to practice what they’ve learned.
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