Differentiation vs. Intervention

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What is the teaching strategy used by Ms. Lopez when she groups her students by reading level during literacy block, with one group reading a leveled passage with guided questions, another working independently on a novel, and a third meeting with her for direct instruction on decoding strategies?

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Differentiation

Front

What is the teaching approach used by Mr. Rivera for students who scored significantly below grade level?

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Intervention

Front

What approach is being used when students choose to demonstrate their understanding of ecosystems through various methods like reports, dioramas, videos, or Google Slides presentations?

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Differentiation

Front

A 5th grade student is two years below grade level in reading. The classroom teacher gives them decodable text daily and logs progress in phonics skills. The student also meets with the reading interventionist twice a week outside of class. What is this approach called?

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Both

Front

What is the method used when students are placed in new math groups weekly based on quick checks, where high performers get a challenge problem while a small group works with the teacher on a specific misconception? Options: Differentiation, Intervention, Both

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Differentiation

Front

What approach is indicated for Ethan, who finishes assignments quickly but lacks depth and seems disengaged during lessons? Options: Differentiation, Intervention, Both

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Differentiation

Front

What approach should be taken for Maria, who has failed three consecutive math quizzes despite participating in class and completing homework? Options: Differentiation, Intervention, Both

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Intervention

Front

What does Jalen struggle with when completing writing assignments?

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He struggles to organize his thoughts and often turns in incomplete work.

Front

Aaliyah is struggling in both reading comprehension and written expression. She cannot complete assignments without heavy support. Despite multiple differentiated strategies, she’s making minimal progress. What is needed?

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Both

Front

What is the appropriate action for Daniel, who has been absent 6 times this month and often returns without completing missing work, and is behind in both math and reading? Options: Differentiation, Intervention, Both

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Intervention