Differentiation Quiz: True or False??
T(rue) or F(alse
Why or why not?
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)? 1.Differentiation is individualized instruction
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To differentiate instruction is to recognize students varying background knowledge, readiness, language, preferences in learning, interests, and to react responsively.
Mapping a Route Toward DI
2. Differentiated
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It believes everyone can learn, they just take
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instruction means having high expectation for all students. 3. In differentiated instruction, students are always grouped homogeneously (based
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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.
DI Overview
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on readiness) 4. Differentiated assignments should be offered at all times. 5. Differentiation means assigning more work to some students and less
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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.
DI Overview
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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
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to others. 6. A differentiated classroom provides choice. 7. A learning contract is used with students who have behavior problems.
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equitable. It is important to offer choices to suite different types of learning styles. (Tic Tac Know board) A learning contract is used for giving students choice on assignments. There are certain criteria, but students are given a lot of leeway.
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8. Tiering assignments means that they are watered down for slow students. 9. Pre- and ongoing assessment guides differentiated instruction.
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It means students are assessed at different levels of complexity, based on the students learning level.
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It is important to know what students’ understandings are to know what needs more work.
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10. Anchor activities are busy work. •
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They enforce information taught during class and give students an opportunity to practice what they’ve learned.
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