Differentiation (CTA)

Rate your current understanding of differentiation. (1 is low. 5 is high)

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Which of the following is something a teacher can use to design differentiated lessons for students?

• IQ Tests

• Pre Assessments

• Post Assessments

• Random Groups

Which is NOT an element of differentiation?

• Content

• Process

• Product

• Social Group

Which is a poor example of differentiation?

• Doubling the number of problems or questions for extension

• Providing choices based on student interest

• Flexible grouping

• Changing the reading level

Which of the following can help aid in classroom management while differentiating?

• Letting students pick their partners and the tasks they complete.

• Requiring students to do lots of work so they stay buy.

• Teaching routines and using high-quality tasks with well-written instructions.

Differentiation is mostly for gifted learners and students with learning disabilities.

• True

• False

Student readiness is the same as a student's ability.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of differentiating product for students?

• Varied journal prompts

• Choice of podcast or movie

• Optional mini lessons

• Leveled readers

Quality differentiation requires intentional planning from the teacher.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of differentiating the content?

• Various graphic organizers

• Changing the length of time provided

• Optional mini-lessons on a specific skill or topic

• Varied audience